Extended a formula to higher dimensions with singularities.
problem Generalizing a formula to higher dimensions with singularities.
method Extended a formula to all even dimensions n≥4 for a class of conformally flat manifolds with singular points.
result First formula in dimensions higher than two with isolated conical singularities.
The study proves constraints on the structure of compact half-conformally flat manifolds.
problem Analyzing the structure of compact half-conformally flat manifolds.
method Analyzes manifolds with bounded L2 energy, scalar curvature, and non-collapsing assumption. result Proves all Betti numbers are bounded for certain manifolds.
To each flat conformal structure (FCS) of hyperbolic type in the sense of Kulkarni-Pinkall, we associate, for all θ∈[(n−1)π/2,nπ/2[ and for all $r>\opTan(θ/n)$ a unique immersed hypersurface Σr,θ=(M,ir,θ) in Hn+1 of constant θ-special Lagrangian curvature equal to r. We show that these hypers…
In this paper, we focus our study on the ends of a locally conformally flat complete manifold with finite total Q-curvature. We prove that for such a manifold, the integral of the Q-curvature equals an integral multiple of a dimensional constant cn, where cn is the integral of the Q-curvature on the unit $n…
In this paper we consider the conformal type (parabolicity or non-parabolicity) of complete ends of revolution immersed in simply connected space forms of constant sectional curvature. We show that any complete end of revolution in the 3-dimensional Euclidean space or in the 3-dimensional sphere is parabolic. In th…
The paper classifies and proves properties of ALE manifolds and orbifolds.
problem Classifying and understanding the structure of ALE manifolds and orbifolds.
method Proving structure theorems and using properties of conformal blow-up and compactification.
result Several classifications and properties of ALE manifolds and orbifolds are given in low dimensions.
Quantifies uniqueness of conformal-harmonic maps on 4-manifolds.
problem Quantifying uniqueness of conformal-harmonic maps on 4-manifolds.
method Proves a quantitative uniqueness result using convexity and second order Hardy inequality.
result Proves a version of second order Hardy inequality on manifolds.
In a joint work with Saji, the second and the third authors gave an intrinsic formulation of wave fronts and proved a realization theorem of wave fronts in space forms. As an application, we show that the following four objects are essentially same; * conformally flat n-manifolds (n>=3) with admissible singular points …
We discuss several kinds of Willmore surfaces of flat normal bundle in this paper. First we show that every S-Willmore surface with flat normal bundle in Sn must locate in some S3⊂Sn, from which we characterize Clifford torus as the only non-equatorial homogeneous minimal surface in Sn with flat normal…
We define a generalized mass for asymptotically flat manifolds using some higher order symmetric function of the curvature tensor. This mass is non-negative when the manifold is locally conformally flat and the σk curvature vanishes at infinity. In addition, with the above assumptions, if the mass is zero, then, nea…
Study relationships between submanifolds and ambient Kahler 4-manifolds' fundamental groups.
problem Relationships between submanifolds and fundamental groups of Kahler 4-manifolds.
method Analyzes fundamental groups of embedded Levi-flat or pseudoconvex submanifolds in Kahler 4-manifolds.
result Fundamental group of M4 determined by the fundamental group of compact embedded Levi-flat or pseudoconvex submanifolds. Prove Riemannian positive mass theorem for asymptotically flat metrics with low-codimension singularities.
problem Prove Riemannian positive mass theorem for asymptotically flat metrics with low-codimension singularities.
method Prove Riemannian positive mass theorem for asymptotically flat metrics with low-codimension singularities.
result Prove Riemannian positive mass theorem for asymptotically flat metrics with low-codimension singularities.
New examples of special geometric solitons found.
problem Finding new types of geometric solitons.
method Constructing specific examples of Bach-flat gradient Ricci solitons.
result Examples of solitons that are neither conformally flat nor Einstein.
We consider conformal actions of simple Lie groups on compact Lorentzian manifolds. Mainly motivated by the Lorentzian version of a conjecture of Lichnerowicz, we establish the alternative: Either the group acts isometrically for some metric in the conformal class, or the manifold is conformally flat - that is, everywh…
Defines conditions for unique conformal metrics on manifolds with specific curvature properties.
problem Existence and uniqueness of conformal metrics with specified properties.
method Analyzes finite subsets of compact Riemannian manifolds with specific curvature constraints.
result Establishes necessary and sufficient conditions for existence and uniqueness of conformal metrics.
Paper classifies 3D conformally flat quasi-Para-Sasakian manifolds.
problem Characterizing 3D conformally flat quasi-Para-Sasakian manifolds.
method Provided necessary and sufficient conditions for conformal flatness and characterized manifolds with η=const.
result Characterization of 3D conformally flat quasi-Para-Sasakian manifolds with η=const.
The article classifies G2-structures with conformally flat metrics.
problem Identifying G2-structures with specific geometric properties.
method Classifying closed G2-structures with conformally flat metrics.
result Any closed G2-structure with conformally flat metric is locally equivalent to one of three explicit examples.
New method constructs holonomic immersions from flat submanifolds.
problem Creating holonomic immersions from flat submanifolds.
method Ribaucour transformation and principal coordinate system.
result Holonomic immersions can be constructed using Ribaucour transformation.
The paper extends the study of conformally flat spaces to four dimensions.
problem Understanding conformal transformations and flatness in four-dimensional Finsler spaces.
method Extending the study of three-dimensional conformally flat Landsberg and Berwald spaces to four dimensions.
result Conditions for a four-dimensional conformally flat Landsberg space to become a Berwald space.
The paper proves inequalities for scalar curvature on various manifolds.
problem Proving inequalities for scalar curvature on different types of manifolds.
method Analyzing Riemannian manifolds with nonnegative Ricci curvature and applying Cohn-Vossen-type inequalities.
result Sharp asymptotic scalar-curvature flux upper bound of 8π in dimension three.
Constructs metrics with negative curvature on specific manifold types.
problem Creating negatively curved metrics on locally conformally flat manifolds.
method Using Morse functions to construct conformal metrics.
result Successfully constructs conformal metrics with negative sectional curvature.
Direct proof for all conformally flat isoparametric submanifolds in Euclidean space.
problem Classifying conformally flat isoparametric submanifolds in Euclidean space.
method Direct proof approach.
result Complete classification of conformally flat isoparametric submanifolds of Euclidean space.
Positive projectively flat metrics on Hopf manifolds are locally conformally flat-Kähler.
problem Characterizing projectively flat metrics on Hopf manifolds.
method Partitioning projectively flat metrics into classes based on Chern scalar curvature sign and proving properties of each class.
result Positive projectively flat metrics on Hopf manifolds are locally conformally flat-Kähler.
A spacetime can be embedded in an enveloping space with all its extensions.
problem Existence and uniqueness of C0-maximal extensions in globally hyperbolic conformally flat spacetimes.
method Proving conformal embedding into an enveloping space containing all extensions.
result Existence and uniqueness of C0-maximal extensions proven.
A space has the maximal number of CKVs if and only if it is conformally flat.
problem Determining the necessity of conformal flatness for maximal CKVs.
method Analyzing properties of conformally flat spaces and CKVs.
result Conformal flatness is a necessary and sufficient condition for maximal CKVs.
New geometric variant of factorization homology for conformally flat manifolds.
problem Defining invariants of conformally flat manifolds.
method Introducing a metric-dependent geometric variant of factorization homology.
result Left Kan extensions of conformally flat d-disk algebras define invariants of conformally flat manifolds. In this note we study the problem of conformally flat structures bounding conformally flat structures and show that the eta invariants give obstructions. These lead us to the definition of an abelian group, the conformal cobordism group, which classifies the conformally flat structures according to whether they bound (…
We study a fully nonlinear flow for conformal metrics. The long-time existence and the sequential convergence of flow are established for locally conformally flat manifolds. As an application, we solve the $\sk$-Yamabe problem for locally conformal flat manifolds when k=n/2.
We prove that the normal metric contact pairs with orthogonal characteristic foliations, which are either Bochner flat or locally conformally flat, are locally isometric to the Hopf manifolds. As a corollary we obtain the classification of locally conformally flat and Bochner-flat non-Kähler Vaisman manifolds.
Study biharmonic conformal immersions into a 3D flat space, finding new examples and classifications.
problem Characterize and classify biharmonic conformal immersions into a conformally flat 3-space.
method Characterization of totally umbilical surfaces, method to produce biharmonic immersions, classification of maps, construction of examples.
result Construct many examples of biharmonic conformal immersions, including proper immersions and isometric ones.
The paper classifies and studies conformally flat hypersurfaces in 4D space.
problem Understanding conformally flat hypersurfaces in 4D space.
method Using Möbius geometry, the paper classifies and investigates the global behavior of these hypersurfaces.
result Examples of conformally flat hypersurfaces include cones, cylinders, and rotational hypersurfaces over surfaces with constant Gaussian curvature.
Compact 3D Cotton-parallel manifolds are always conformally flat.
problem Understanding the properties of compact 3D Cotton-parallel manifolds.
method Analyzing the Cotton tensor and its parallelism condition.
result Compact 3D Cotton-parallel manifolds are conformally flat.
The paper classifies and proves rigidity for compact conformally flat hypersurfaces in S^(n+1).
problem Classifying and proving rigidity for compact conformally flat hypersurfaces in S^(n+1).
method Using Möbius geometry, the paper classifies and proves rigidity for compact conformally flat hypersurfaces in S^(n+1).
result Compact conformally flat hypersurfaces with constant Möbius scalar curvature are Möbius equivalent to a specific torus.
In this paper, we classify n-dimensional (n>2) complete noncompact locally conformally flat gradient steady solitons. In particular, we prove that a complete noncompact non-flat conformally flat gradient steady Ricci soliton is, up to scaling, the Bryant soliton.
New compact examples of pseudo-Kähler manifolds with essential conformal transformations found.
problem Existence of essential conformal transformations in pseudo-Riemannian manifolds.
method Construction of compact locally conformally pseudo-Kähler manifolds with essential conformal transformations.
result Found compact examples of pseudo-Kähler manifolds with essential conformal transformations that are not conformally flat.
Classification of specific pseudo-Riemannian manifolds.
problem Classifying conformally flat generalized Ricci recurrent pseudo-Riemannian manifolds.
method Complete classification through mathematical analysis.
result Conformally flat generalized Ricci recurrent pseudo-Riemannian manifolds are either de Sitter or anti-de Sitter spacetimes.
It is proved that every locally conformal flat Riemannian manifold all of whose Jacobi operators have constant eigenvalues along every geodesic is with constant principal Ricci curvatures. A local classification (up to an isometry) of locally conformal flat Riemannian manifold with constant Ricci eigenvalues is given i…
Study classifies half conformally flat GQE manifolds of signature (2,2).
problem Classifying half conformally flat generalized quasi-Einstein manifolds.
method Analysis and examples provided.
result Natural affine quasi-Einstein equation derived.
There is a one-to-one correspondence between associated families of generic conformally flat (local-)hypersurfaces in 4-dimensional space forms and conformally flat 3-metrics with the Guichard condition. In this paper, we study the space of conformally flat 3-metrics with the Guichard condition: for a conformally flat …
Yamabe flow proves compactness of certain locally conformally flat manifolds with positive Ricci curvature.
problem Proving compactness of locally conformally flat manifolds with positive Ricci curvature.
method Using the Yamabe flow to prove compactness.
result Locally conformally flat manifolds with positive pinched Ricci curvature are compact.
We generalise the classical Chern-Gauss-Bonnet formula to a class of 4-dimensional manifolds with finitely many conformally flat ends and singular points. This extends results of Chang-Qing-Yang in the smooth case. Under the assumptions of finite total Q curvature and positive scalar curvature at the ends and at the si…
The paper examines flatness conditions on normal metric contact pairs and proves properties of Einstein manifolds.
problem The study of flatness conditions on normal metric contact pairs.
method Analysis of conformal, concircular, and quasi-conformal curvature tensors.
result Normal metric contact pair manifolds with flat conformal, concircular, and quasi-conformal curvature tensors are Einstein manifolds with specific scalar and sectional curvatures.
Study how past eon's matter affects present eon in Penrose's cyclic cosmology.
problem Determining present eon's matter content from past eon's matter.
method Use Penrose's reciprocity hypothesis to link past and present eons' matter.
result Perfect fluid matter content of past eon influences present eon's matter content.
In this note we study the conformal metrics of constant Q curvature on closed locally conformally flat manifolds. We prove that for a closed locally conformally flat manifold of dimension n≥5 and with Poincarë exponent less than 2n−4, the set of conformal metrics of positive constant Q and positive …
Semisimple Lie groups act transitively on pseudo-Riemannian manifolds, making them flat.
problem Understanding actions of semisimple Lie groups on pseudo-Riemannian manifolds.
method Analyzing the pseudo-Riemannian Lichnerowicz conjecture in homogeneous settings.
result Compact pseudo-Riemannian manifolds on which a semisimple group acts conformally, essentially and transitively, are conformally flat.
Paper connects Dirac operators and automorphic forms on conformally flat manifolds.
problem Understanding the relationship between Dirac operators and automorphic forms.
method Analyzes joint work with John Ryan on conformally flat manifolds.
result Summarizes the connection between Dirac operators and automorphic forms.
Paper connects hypersurfaces in 4D to surfaces in 3-sphere.
problem Understanding conformally flat hypersurfaces in 4D space forms.
method Characterizes conformal structures and relates to surfaces in 3-sphere.
result Relates 2-metrics in 3-sphere to surfaces giving rise to conformally flat hypersurfaces.
We consider four dimensional conformally flat homogeneous pseudo Riemannian manifolds. According to forms (Seger types) of the Ricci operator, we provide a full classification of four dimensional pseudo Riemannian conformally flat homogeneous Ricci solitons.