Formula calculates equivariant LS-category of symplectic toric manifolds.
problem Estimating the number of critical points in equivariant settings.
method Localization formula for equivariant LS-category.
result Equivariant LS-category equals number of fixed points for symplectic toric manifolds.
We will provide a lower bound for the equivariant Lusternik-Schnirelmann category of an arbitrary proper action in terms of the stratification by orbit types, and an upper bound for proper polar actions in terms of the equivariant Lusternik-Schnirelmann category of its generalized Weyl group. As an application we repro…
The paper defines a new metric space invariant and computes it for various manifolds.
problem Computing the distributional LS-category of manifolds.
method Defining and analyzing the distributional LS-category of metric spaces and applying it to manifolds.
result Several sufficient conditions for the distributional LS-category of a closed manifold to be maximum are derived.
Study proves equality of LS-category and cohomological dimension for specific group homomorphisms.
problem Proving equality of LS-category and cohomological dimension for specific group homomorphisms.
method Analyzing epimorphisms and homomorphisms between specific types of almost nilpotent and virtually nilpotent groups.
result Equality of LS-category and cohomological dimension for specified group homomorphisms.
We study the transverse Lusternik-Schnirelmann category of a Riemannian foliation on a compact manifold. We obtain a necessary and sufficient condition when the transverse LS category is finite. We also introduce a variation on the concept of transverse LS category, the essential transverse category, and show that this…
The paper presents counterexamples to LS-category conjectures and constructs maps between manifolds.
problem Counterexamples to LS-category conjectures for manifolds and their squares.
method Construction of manifolds and maps to analyze LS-category properties.
result Shows that mcatLS(M2imesM3)≥4 and reduces Rudyak's conjecture. We present some results supporting the Iwase-Sakai conjecture about coincidence of the topological complexity TC(X) and monoidal topological complexity TCM(X). Using these results we provide lower and upper bounds for the topological complexity of the wedge X∨Y. We use these bounds to give a counterexample t…
Study proves topological complexity and LS-category inequalities for specific groups and manifolds.
problem Proving inequalities for topological complexity and LS-category of specific groups and manifolds.
method Analyzing torsion free hyperbolic and nilpotent groups, lens spaces, using inequalities and counter-examples.
result Proves inequalities for topological complexity and LS-category of specific groups and manifolds.
Study on LS-category and topological complexity of connected sum manifolds.
problem Behavior of LS-category and topological complexity under connected sum operation.
method Analyzes the invariants LS-category and topological complexity for connected sum of manifolds.
result For orientable manifolds, $\cat(M\# N)=\max\{\cat M,\cat N\}$; for simply connected manifolds, $\TC (M\# N)\ge\max\{\TC M,\TC N\}$.
The aim of this paper is to use the so-called Cayley transform to compute the LS category of Lie groups and homogeneous spaces by giving explicit categorical open coverings. When applied to U(n), U(2n)/Sp(n) and U(n)/O(n) this method is simpler than those formerly known. We also show that the Cayley transform is re…
New coarse LS-category introduced for groups and spaces.
problem Large-scale topological properties of groups and spaces.
method Introducing a coarse analog of Lusternik-Schnirelmann category for metric spaces.
result Established lower and upper bounds for geometrically finite and bicombable groups.
We define the LS-category cat_g by means of covers of a space by general subsets, and show that this definition coincides with the classical Lusternik-Schnirelmann category for compact metric ANR spaces. We apply this result to give short dimension theoretic proofs of the Grossman-Whitehead theorem and Dranishnikov's t…
Defines new versions of distributional topological complexity for spaces.
problem Generalizing topological complexity to sequences.
method Introduces a sequence of higher versions of distributional topological complexity.
result The new versions are homotopy invariants and relate to distributional LS-category.
Let F be a compact Hausdorff foliation on a compact manifold. Let E2>0,∙=⊕{E2p,q:p>0,q≥0} be the subalgebra of cohomology classes with positive transverse degree in the E2 term of the spectral sequence of the foliation. We prove that the saturated transverse Lusternik-S…
New TC variant dTC better fits motion planning for some systems.
problem Improving motion planning for autonomous systems.
method Defined and computed new homotopy invariant dTC.
result dTC and dcat provide better motion planning solutions.
The distributional category bounds manifold invariants and imposes constraints.
problem Bounding manifold invariants and understanding constraints.
method Using geometric conditions like non-negative Ricci curvature, the distributional category bounds invariants such as the first Betti number and macroscopic dimension.
result Equality of bounds imposes specific constraints on the manifold.
We reduced Rudyak's conjecture that a degree one map between closed manifolds cannot raise the Lusternik-Schnirelmann category to the computation of the category of the product of two lens spaces Lpn×Lqn with relatively prime p and q. We have computed cat(Lpn×Lqn) for values of p,q>n/2. It…
New probabilistic invariants bound classical topological complexity and category.
problem Bounding classical topological complexity and category.
method Developed probabilistic variants of one-category and diagonal topological complexity.
result Identified new invariants with distributional category and complexity on Eilenberg-Mac Lane spaces.
Study of invariants on manifolds with boundary involving equivariant spectral flow and η-invariants.
problem Equivariant invariants on manifolds with boundary.
method Analysis of Dirac operators, winding numbers, spectral flow, Maslov indices, and η-invariants.
result Established relation between equivariant η-invariants and Maslov triple indices.
Group-equivariant subsampling layers improve CNNs' equivariance.
problem Non-translation equivariance in subsampling operations.
method Translation and group-equivariant subsampling/upsampling layers.
result Group-equivariant autoencoders learn equivariant representations.
Study of equivariant ribbon concordance using Khovanov homology.
problem Understanding equivariant ribbon concordance.
method Functoriality of equivariant Khovanov homology under equivariant cobordisms, and induced split injection.
result Equivariant ribbon concordances induce a split injection on equivariant Khovanov homology.
Defines equivariant holonomy for U(1)-bundles, generalizing properties.
problem Classifying equivariant U(1)-bundles using holonomy.
method Defining equivariant holonomy and showing its classification properties.
result Equivariant U(1)-bundles classified by equivariant holonomy.
Defines a new homomorphism for strongly invertible knots, proving equivariant algebraic concordance.
problem Equivariant algebraic concordance of strongly invertible knots.
method Defining a homomorphism Φ from equivariant concordance group to a new equivariant algebraic concordance group, proving it lifts known homomorphisms and provides new obstructions. result Obtains a new obstruction to equivariant sliceness and novel lower bounds on equivariant slice genus.
Defines an equivariant Ruelle dynamical zeta function for flows on manifolds.
problem Defining a zeta function for equivariant flows on manifolds.
method Equivariant generalization of Guillemin's trace formula.
result Computes the equivariant Ruelle zeta function in various examples.
Defines differential equivariant cohomology for Lie group actions.
problem Equivariant cohomology for quotient stacks.
method Principal bundles with connections, differential cohomology.
result Chern-Weil homomorphism factors through differential equivariant cohomology.
Study of equivariant movie moves for involutive links.
problem Equivariant cobordisms between involutive links.
method Equivariant Morse theory and singularity theory.
result 39 equivariant movie moves for isotopic cobordisms.
A bound on knot unknotting using equivariant signature.
problem Equivariant unknotting of knots.
method Analysis of strongly invertible knots and application of equivariant unknotting moves.
result The equivariant signature provides a lower bound for the equivariant unknotting number.
New proof for 4D symplectic manifolds: equivariant cohomology determines diffeotype.
problem Determining if 4D symplectic manifolds are diffeomorphic based on their equivariant cohomology.
method Proved that equivariant cohomology rings of Hamiltonian circle actions on 4D symplectic manifolds determine their equivariant diffeotypes.
result Isomorphism of equivariant cohomology rings implies equivariant diffeomorphism for 4D symplectic manifolds.
The paper develops methods for calculating equivariant homology from Morse functions.
problem Calculating equivariant homology from equivariant Morse functions.
method Alter equivariant Morse functions to stable ones, use generic equivariant metrics, and analyze the Morse spectral sequence.
result Equivariant Morse functions induce a filtration that computes equivariant homology.
Efficiently samples and learns densities with symmetries using equivariant methods.
problem Efficiently sampling and learning densities with symmetries.
method Equivariant Stein Variational Gradient Descent (SVGD) and equivariant energy based models.
result Improves and scales up training of energy based models.
Study shows non-equivariant and equivariant non-orientable 4-genus of periodic knots can differ.
problem Exploring differences in non-orientable 4-genus for periodic knots.
method Analyzed p-periodic knots, showing differences in equivariant and non-equivariant non-orientable 4-genus.
result Differences exist in non-equivariant and equivariant non-orientable 4-genus for periodic knots.
In this paper, we establish an infinitesimal equivariant index formula in the noncommutative geometry framework using Greiner's approach to heat kernel asymptotics. An infinitesimal equivariant index formula for odd dimensional manifolds is also given. We define infinitesimal equivariant eta cochains, prove their regul…
Equivariant trisections for group actions on 4-manifolds are introduced and studied.
problem Understanding the equivariant topology of G-manifolds and their quotients. method Introducing G-equivariant trisections and bridge trisections, and establishing their existence for G-manifolds. result Any G-manifold X admits a G-equivariant trisection such that a G-invariant surface S is in equivariant bridge trisection position. This work introduces a method for almost equivariance in neural networks using Lie algebra convolutions.
problem Real-world data often does not conform to strict group equivariances, leading to underperformance in models.
method Definition and practical implementation of almost equivariance through Lie algebra convolutions.
result Demonstrated the validity of the approach through benchmarking against fully equivariant settings.
Equivariant neural networks use symmetry to interpret complex data.
problem Interpreting and understanding the behavior of equivariant neural networks.
method Decompose layers into simple representations and analyze nonlinear activation functions.
result Equivariant neural networks can be interpreted using a filtration generalizing Fourier series.
Study on equivariant Heegaard genus of reducible 3-manifolds with group actions.
problem Understanding the equivariant Heegaard genus of reducible 3-manifolds with group actions.
method Thin position theory for 3-dimensional orbifolds to establish bounds on equivariant Heegaard genus.
result Sharp bounds on equivariant Heegaard genus of reducible manifolds, similar to tunnel number results.
New equivariant version of Khovanov homology for annuli.
problem Developing a new mathematical framework for annular Khovanov homology.
method Using Frobenius algebra and equivariant cohomology of CP1. result Introduced an equivariant version of the Temperley-Lieb algebra.
We show that J. Lott's equivariant higher analytic torsion for compact group actions depends only on the equivariant Euler characteristic.
The paper classifies equivariant gerbe connections on Lie groups.
problem Classifying equivariant gerbe connections on Lie groups.
method Using Meinrenken's G-equivariant bundle gerbe connections and differential quotient stacks.
result Isomorphism classes of G-equivariant gerbe connections are classified by degree three differential equivariant cohomology.
Develops a theory for equivariant networks with partial domain symmetry.
problem Limited analysis of equivariant networks with partial domain symmetry.
method Proposes pointwise definitions of correct, incorrect, and extrinsic equivariance.
result Establishes error lower bounds for networks with partial symmetry.
Paper develops equivariant basic cohomology for Lie groupoids.
problem Equivariant cohomology for Lie groupoids with weak actions.
method Using Kan fibrations and fiber structures, constructing models and comparing with existing theories.
result Equivariant basic cohomology theory for orbifolds and Lie groupoids.
In this work we develop a cellular equivariant homology functor and apply it to prove an equivariant Euler-Poincare formula and an equivariant Lefschetz theorem.
Survey on equivariant cohomology of Lie group actions.
problem Understanding Lie group actions on manifolds.
method Focus on equivariant formality and de Rham theory.
result Applications to ordinary cohomology and fixed points.
On the basis of Brylinski's work, we introduce a notion of equivariant smooth Deligne cohomology group, which is a generalization of both the ordinary smooth Deligne cohomology and the ordinary equivariant cohomology. Using the cohomology group, we classify equivariant circle bundles with connection, and equivariant ge…
Universal MLPs with a single hidden layer can learn any function.
problem Learning on various data structures like sequences, images, sets, and graphs.
method Using group theory, the paper proves the universality of a broad class of equivariant MLPs with a single hidden layer.
result Having a hidden layer on which the group acts regularly is sufficient for universal equivariance (invariance).
Generalizes Quillen's theorem to equivariant settings.
problem Classifying commutative formal group laws in equivariant bordism.
method Combines computations and detailed investigations of equivariant Lazard rings.
result Identifies the Z/2-equivariant unitary bordism ring with the Z/2-equivariant Lazard ring. 3D Steerable CNNs learn equivariant features for 3D data.
problem Learning rotationally equivariant features in volumetric data.
method SE(3)-equivariant convolutions using steerable kernel basis.
result 3D Steerable CNNs are effective for protein structure classification and amino acid propensity prediction.
We construct for an equivariant cohomology theory for proper equivariant CW-complexes an equivariant Chern character, provided that certain conditions about the coefficients are satisfied. These conditions are fulfilled if the coefficients of the equivariant cohomology theory possess a Mackey structure. Such a structur…