Study constructs self-shrinkers for mean curvature flow near isoparametric cones.
problem Understanding the behavior of self-shrinkers near isoparametric cones.
method Constructing self-similar shrinking solutions of the mean curvature flow.
result End of a self-similar solution asymptotic to an isoparametric cone.
New cones found in sphere foliations, minimizing in most dimensions.
problem Finding new minimizing cones in sphere foliations.
method Analyzing isoparametric foliations and their associated minimal surfaces.
result Most cones over focal submanifolds and products of minimal isoparametric hypersurfaces are minimizing.
Extends isoparametric foliations and area-minimizing cones in product manifolds.
problem Generalizing isoparametric foliations and area-minimizing cones in SnimesSn. method Analyzes isoparametric foliations and area-minimizing cones, extending known results.
result Extends known area-minimizing cones to codimension-two cases, yielding infinitely many families of area-minimizing subcones.
In this paper we show that a Dupin hypersurface with constant Möbius curvatures is Möbius equivalent to either an isoparametric hypersurface in the sphere or a cone over an isoparametric hypersurface in a sphere. We also show that a Dupin hypersurface with constant Laguerre curvatures is Laguerre equivalent to a flat L…
This paper proves area-minimizing cones over products of Grassmannian manifolds.
problem Proving area-minimizing cones over products of Grassmannian manifolds.
method Using Hermitian orthogonal projectors and carefully computing the Jacobian.
result Cone over minimal products of Grassmannian manifolds are area-minimizing.
We establish a classification of cubic minimal cones in case of the so-called radial eigencubics. Our principal result states that any radial eigencubic is either a member of the infinite family of eigencubics of Clifford type, or belongs to one of 18 exceptional families. We prove that at least 12 of the 18 families a…
The paper classifies isoparametric hypersurfaces in conic Finsler spaces.
problem Identifying new isoparametric hypersurfaces in conic Finsler spaces.
method Introduced isoparametric functions and hypersurfaces in conic Finsler spaces, classified them in specific spaces.
result Found additional isoparametric hypersurfaces in conic Minkowski spaces, such as helicoids.
Let m>1 and n>1 be any pair of integers. In this paper we prove that if H is between the numbers \cot(\fracπ{m}) and b_{m,n}=\frac{(m^2-2)\sqrt{n-1}}{n\sqrt{m^2-1}}, then, there exists a non isoparametric, compact embedded hypersurface in S^{n+1} with constant mean curvature H that admits the group O(n)x Z_m in their g…
The paper studies geodesics and isoparametric functions on Finsler spheres.
problem Analyzing geodesics and isoparametric functions on Finsler spheres.
method Global expressions of geodesics and isoparametric functions derived using navigation and Cartan-Münzner polynomials.
result Construction of isoparametric families and focal submanifolds.
The paper classifies isoparametric hypersurfaces in Randers space forms.
problem Classifying isoparametric hypersurfaces in Randers space forms.
method Anisotropic submanifolds and isoparametric hypersurfaces in Randers space forms (N,F) with (h,W) were studied.
result The isoparametric hypersurfaces in a Randers space form (N,F) are the same as in Riemannian space, despite different isoparametric functions.
Navigation in Lorentz Finsler geometry induces isoparametric hypersurfaces.
problem Defining and analyzing isoparametric hypersurfaces in Lorentz Finsler geometry.
method Using a navigation process with a Finsler metric and a tangent vector field, isoparametric functions and hypersurfaces are defined and analyzed.
result Local correspondences between isoparametric functions and hypersurfaces are established.
This paper gives a survey of recent progress in isoparametric functions and isoparametric hypersurfaces, mainly in two directions. (1) Isoparametric functions on Riemannian manifolds, including exotic spheres. The existences and non-existences will be considered. (2) The Yau conjecture on the first eigenvalues of the e…
The abstract discusses open problems in isoparametric theory.
problem Open problems in isoparametric theory.
method Survey and propose open problems.
result Discussion of open problems in isoparametric theory.
The paper defines and studies equiaffine isoparametric hypersurfaces and functions.
problem Understanding and characterizing equiaffine isoparametric hypersurfaces and functions.
method Introduced equiaffine parallel hypersurfaces, defined equiaffine isoparametric hypersurfaces and functions, and proved their relationship.
result Equiaffine isoparametric hypersurfaces are regular level sets of equiaffine isoparametric functions.
The paper constructs complex structures on specific manifolds using isoparametric theory.
problem Constructing explicit complex structures on closed manifolds.
method Isoparametric theory applied to specific manifolds.
result The construction of complex structures on isoparametric hypersurfaces and focal submanifolds.
Study classifies and explores isoparametric submanifolds in complex space forms.
problem Characterizing isoparametric submanifolds in complex space forms.
method Analyzes submanifolds in complex hyperbolic planes and two-dimensional complex space forms.
result Classified Terng-isoparametric submanifolds in two-dimensional complex space forms.
Investigates polynomial solutions to minimal surface equation, proving constraints and structure theorems.
problem Finding polynomial solutions to the minimal surface equation.
method Proves structure theorem, analyzes polynomial constraints, and uses eigenvalue estimates.
result Polynomial solutions must contain terms of both high and low degree, and have specific factorization properties.
Survey on isoparametric theory applications and results.
problem Yau's conjecture and problems in isoparametric theory.
method Various examples and counterexamples in isoparametric theory.
result Affirmative answer to Yau's conjecture on the first eigenvalue of Laplacian.
Surveying isoparametric foliations and related geometric constructions.
problem Constructing isoparametric foliations using Clifford algebra.
method Representation theory of Clifford algebra and mean curvature flow.
result Investigation of geometric constructions related to isoparametric hypersurfaces.
The paper proves isoparametric functions on Finsler space forms under specific conditions.
problem Understanding isoparametric functions in Finsler space forms.
method Proving transnormal functions as isoparametric functions and constructing global and local isoparametric functions using the distance function.
result Generalization of Theorem B to Finsler space forms.
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.
In this paper, we introduce isoparametric functions and isoparametric hypersurfaces in Finsler manifolds and give the necessary and sufficient conditions for a transnormal function to be isoparametric. We then prove that hyperplanes, Minkowski hyperspheres and F∗-Minkowski cylinders in a Minkowski space with BH-vo…
Study finds nodal solutions of Yamabe equation constant along isoparametric levels.
problem Existence of nodal solutions for the Yamabe equation.
method Constant along isoparametric levels of a function.
result Existence of nodal solutions proven.
In this note, we study properties of the gradient map of the isoparametric polynomial. For a given isoparametric hypersurface in sphere, we calculate explicitly the gradient map of its isoparametric polynomial which turns out many interesting phenomenons and applications. We find that it should map not only the focal s…
Classifies isoparametric functions and hypersurfaces in specific spaces.
problem Classifying isoparametric functions and hypersurfaces in complex spaces.
method Analyzing functions and hypersurfaces on RnimesMm and S2imesR2. result Identified isoparametric functions and hypersurfaces with compact level sets.
In this note, we give a classification of complete anisotropic isoparametric hypersurfaces, i.e., hypersurfaces with constant anisotropic principal curvatures, in Euclidean spaces, which is in analogue with the classical case for isoparametric hypersurfaces in Euclidean spaces. On the other hand, by an example of local…
Surveying isoparametric hypersurfaces in spheres, focusing on Élie Cartan's techniques.
problem Classifying isoparametric hypersurfaces in spheres.
method Historical survey and focus on Élie Cartan's techniques.
result Attention to Élie Cartan's techniques in the case of four principal curvatures.
New examples of isoparametric foliations on SnimesSn are provided.
problem Isoparametric foliations on SnimesSn of codimension 1. method Construction of new examples and classification of bi-homogeneous polynomials.
result Isoparametric foliations can be realized as level sets of specific bi-homogeneous polynomials.
Paper solves a central question about nonnegative polynomials related to isoparametric polynomials.
problem Whether a given nonnegative polynomial is a sum of squares of polynomials.
method Solves the problem completely for nonnegative polynomials associated with isoparametric polynomials.
result The paper provides a complete solution for the specific case of isoparametric polynomials.
The paper explores the topology and curvature of isoparametric families in spheres.
problem Investigating the topology and curvature of isoparametric families in spheres.
method The paper investigates the topology and curvature of isoparametric families in spheres using homotopy, homeomorphism, diffeomorphism types, parallelizability, and Lusternik-Schnirelmann category.
result The paper determines conditions for non-negative sectional curvatures and positive Ricci curvatures in isoparametric families.
Minimal hypersurfaces in spheres generated by isoparametric foliations are found.
problem Existence of minimal hypersurfaces in spheres generated by isoparametric foliations.
method Generalized rotational ansatz formed by the union of homothetic copies of isoparametric leaves, reducing the minimal surface equation to an ordinary differential equation.
result Closed embedded minimal hypersurfaces of topological type S1imesM are found for any isoparametric hypersurface M⊂Sn. Study on isoparametric and constant-curvature hypersurfaces in Finsler spaces.
problem Characterizing and constructing hypersurfaces with specific curvature properties in Finsler geometry.
method Analyzing isoparametric and constant-curvature hypersurfaces on Randers manifolds.
result Construction of a conformally flat Randers manifold with nonisoparametric hyperplanes of constant curvatures.
The study classifies isoparametric and homogeneous hypersurfaces in product spaces.
problem Classifying hypersurfaces in product spaces.
method Exploiting rigidity of constant angle functions and constant principal curvatures.
result Complete classification of isoparametric and homogeneous hypersurfaces in SnimesRm and HnimesRm. Study isoparametric hypersurfaces in Finsler space forms, proving anisotropic-minimal focal submanifolds.
problem Investigate isoparametric hypersurfaces in Finsler space forms.
method Investigate focal points, tubes, and parallel hypersurfaces of submanifolds; prove anisotropic-minimal focal submanifolds; derive Cartan-type formula.
result Prove isoparametric hypersurfaces in Finsler space forms have anisotropic-minimal focal submanifolds.
Study isoparametric hypersurfaces in a Randers sphere with constant flag curvature.
problem Characterize isoparametric hypersurfaces in a Randers sphere of constant flag curvature.
method Analyze isoparametric hypersurfaces for the standard round sphere and show their behavior under navigation.
result Provide a classification of special isoparametric hypersurfaces and their ambient metrics.
Survey of Cartan's work on isoparametric hypersurfaces in spheres.
problem Understanding isoparametric hypersurfaces and their focal submanifolds.
method Review of Cartan's original papers from 1938-1940.
result Detailed description of isoparametric hypersurfaces and their focal submanifolds.
The paper classifies shapes of translating solitons from isoparametric graphs.
problem Understanding shapes of translating solitons from isoparametric graphs.
method Analyzing ordinary differential equations and isoparametric functions.
result Classification of shapes of translating solitons.
Classifies foliations of complex and quaternionic projective spaces.
problem Classifying isoparametric foliations of complex and quaternionic projective spaces.
method Investigating projections of inhomogeneous isoparametric foliations of the 31-sphere under Hopf fibrations.
result Solved the last remaining open cases in the classification.
In a previous work, we studied isoparametric functions on Riemannian manifolds, especially on exotic spheres. One result there says that, in the family of isoparametric hypersurfaces of a closed Riemannian manifold, there exist at least one minimal isoparametric hypersurface. In this note, we show such minimal isoparam…
The paper classifies and explores isoparametric hypersurfaces in pseudo-Riemannian space forms.
problem Investigating isoparametric hypersurfaces in pseudo-Riemannian space forms.
method Petrov's classification theorem and shape operator analysis.
result No isoparametric hypersurfaces of index 2 with complex principal curvatures exist.
New examples of isoparametric families on non-compact symmetric spaces.
problem Constructing isoparametric families with non-austere focal sets.
method New extension method from Euclidean spaces to symmetric spaces of non-compact type.
result First examples of isoparametric families on non-compact symmetric spaces.
Classifies isoparametric hypersurfaces in 3D manifolds.
problem Identifying isoparametric hypersurfaces in specific 3D manifolds.
method By proving constant angle and principal curvatures.
result Established classification of hypersurfaces.
Survey of Cartan and Münzner's work on isoparametric hypersurfaces.
problem Understanding isoparametric hypersurfaces in real space forms.
method Review of four papers by Cartan and two papers by Münzner.
result Complete classification of isoparametric hypersurfaces in spheres.
Study completes classification of hypersurfaces in spheres.
problem Classifying isoparametric hypersurfaces in spheres.
method Analyzing hypersurfaces with four principal curvatures and specific multiplicity pairs.
result Completes classification of hypersurfaces with multiplicity pair (7,8).
The paper classifies isoparametric hypersurfaces in product spaces with different curvatures.
problem Characterizing isoparametric hypersurfaces in product spaces with varying curvatures.
method Analyzing hypersurfaces in product spaces with constant sectional curvatures.
result Classification of isoparametric hypersurfaces in product spaces with different curvatures.
The study classifies isoparametric hypersurfaces in specific product spaces.
problem Classifying isoparametric hypersurfaces in product spaces.
method Analyzing the angle function and constant principal curvatures.
result A complete classification of isoparametric and homogeneous hypersurfaces in SnimesSm and SnimesHm. The study limits the number of specific foliations with bounded geometry.
problem Bounding the number of isoparametric foliations with bounded geometry.
method Proving finitely many foliations with specific properties and constructing infinite families of non-diffeomorphic foliations.
result There are only finitely many isoparametrically foliated closed connected Riemannian manifolds with bounded geometry, up to foliated diffeomorphism.
This note constructs complex structures on specific isoparametric hypersurfaces.
problem Building complex structures on isoparametric hypersurfaces.
method Constructing almost or complex structures on isoparametric hypersurfaces in unit spheres.
result Complex structures on S1imesS7imesS6 and S1imesS3imesS2 are built.