Defines Perelman's functionals on manifolds with non-isolated conical singularities.
problem Defining functionals on manifolds with non-isolated conical singularities.
method Starting from a spectral point of view for the Perelman's λ-functional, defining the spectrum of Schrödinger operator and proving the existence of discrete eigenvalues.
result Proves the existence of the infimum of W-functional and obtains asymptotic behavior of eigenfunctions.
For two complex vector bundles admitting a homomorphism between them, a Poincaré-Hopf formula for the difference of the Chern character numbers of these two vector bundles with isolated singularities is established by Huitao Feng, Weiping Li and Weiping Zhang. This article extend their reslut about Poincaré-Hopf type f…
Khimshiashvili proved a topological degree formula for the Eu-ler characteristic of the Milnor fibres of a real function-germ with an isolated singularity. We give two generalizations of this result for non-isolated singularities. As corollaries we obtain an algebraic formula for the Euler characteristic of the fibres …
Defines Milnor number for foliations and shows its topological invariance.
problem Defining and proving invariance of Milnor number for non-isolated singularities of holomorphic foliations.
method Defining Milnor number as intersection number of sections; proving invariance via C1 topological equivalences. result Milnor number is invariant under C1 topological equivalences. We study the boundary L_t of the Milnor fiber for the non-isolated singularities in C^3 with equation z^m - g(x,y) = 0 where g(x,y) is a non-reduced plane curve germ. We give a complete proof that L_t is a Waldhausen graph manifold and we provide the tools to construct its plumbing graph. As an example, we give the plu…
Extract anomalies from 5D SCFTs using extra-dimensional η-invariants.
problem Anomalies in quantum field theories.
method Use extra-dimensional η-invariants to bypass traditional blowup techniques.
result Anomalies can be determined directly from η-invariants of asymptotic boundaries.
We define and study the secondary Chern-Euler class for a general submanifold of a Riemannian manifold. Using this class, we define and study index for a vector field with non-isolated singularities on a submanifold. As an application, our studies give conceptual proofs of a classical result of Chern.
Paper develops a new local convexity condition for non-isolated minima in non-convex optimization.
problem Lack of theory for non-isolated minima in non-convex optimization.
method Formulates a new local convexity condition and studies SGD convergence under this condition.
result Shows SGD can converge locally under the new condition.
Formula for sections on complex manifolds with non-isolated components.
problem Localization of sections on complex manifolds with non-isolated zero varieties.
method Logarithmic Bott localization formula, current-theoretic formulation.
result Established a formula for sections on compact complex manifolds with non-isolated components.
We determine all critical configurations for the Area function on polygons with vertices on a circle or an ellipse. For isolated critical points we compute their Morse index, resp index of the gradient vector field. We relate the computation at an isolated degenerate point to an eigenvalue question about combinations. …
The study reveals chaos in geometric objects embedded in higher dimensions.
problem Understanding chaos in higher-dimensional geometries.
method Analyzing the embedding of chaos in geometric objects of varying dimensions.
result Chaos in higher dimensions is a one-dimensional geometrical object embedded in a higher-dimensional object.
Homotopy equivalence found between Milnor-Lê fibers of specific singularities.
problem Analyzing non-isolated singularities and their Milnor-Lê fibers.
method Using transversality property and homotopy equivalence to relate Milnor-Lê fibers of different singularities.
result Homotopy equivalence between negative Milnor-Lê fibers of specific singularities.
Study characteristic classes of a specific type of determinantal varieties.
problem Understanding the geometric properties of a special class of determinantal varieties.
method Used Schubert calculus to derive explicit formulas for Chern-Schwartz-MacPherson and Chern-Mather classes.
result Explicit formulas for sectional Euler characteristics, characteristic cycles, and polar classes were obtained.
Survey uses Milnor fibrations to classify first integrals of differential systems.
problem Classifying first integrals of differential systems using geometric-topological methods.
method Utilizing Milnor fibrations and connections with harmonic morphisms to provide topological and geometric descriptions.
result Geometric-topological classifications of first integrals for both isolated and non-isolated singularities.
Study stabilizers of smooth functions on surfaces, focusing on Morse-Bott functions.
problem Understanding the homotopy type of stabilizers of smooth functions on surfaces.
method Analyzing the homotopy properties of stabilizers for a specific class of smooth functions.
result The homotopy type of the connected component of the identity map of the stabilizer is completely described for Morse-Bott functions.
Study of first homology group of Milnor fiber boundary for generic hyperplane arrangements in C^3.
problem Computing the first homology group of the Milnor fiber boundary for generic hyperplane arrangements.
method Analyzing the Milnor fiber boundary for hyperplane arrangements in C^3.
result Affirmative answer to the conjecture of Suciu and example of arrangements with non-trivial torsion.
The paper constructs instanton complexes on stratified pseudomanifolds.
problem Analyzing functions with non-isolated critical points on singular spaces.
method Constructing Witten instanton complexes and Hilbert complexes.
result Proves Morse inequalities for stratified pseudomanifolds.
We generalize the Novikov inequalities for 1-forms in two different directions: first, we allow non-isolated critical points (assuming that they are non-degenerate in the sense of R.Bott), and, secondly, we strengthen the inequalities by means of twisting by an arbitrary flat bundle. The proof uses Bismut's modificatio…
Unique cylindrical tangent cone for Simons' hypersurface found.
problem Uniqueness of cylindrical tangent cones for area-minimizing hypersurfaces.
method Developed a new Lojasiewicz inequality for non-isolated singularities.
result Cylindrical tangent cone for Simons' hypersurface is unique.
Study shows boundary of Milnor fibre is invariant for certain singularities.
problem Understanding the boundary of Milnor fibre for singularities.
method Established a correspondence between boundary's diffeomorphism type and a linking invariant.
result Equivalence of gluing coefficients and a linking invariant for finitely determined germs.
We consider a real analytic map F=(f1,...,fk):(Rn,0)→(Rk,0), 2≤k≤n−1, that satisfies Milnor's conditions (a) and (b) introduced by D. Massey. This implies that every real analytic fI=(fi1,...,fil):(Rn,0)→(Rl,0), induced from $F…
Develops a formalism for studying general horizons and derives a near-horizon equation.
problem Analyzes the geometry of general horizons in spacetime.
method Introduces a formalism based on encoding the zeroth and first transverse derivatives of the deformation tensor on null hypersurfaces.
result Derives a generalized near-horizon equation that holds on any horizon.
The study shows that certain metrics on spheres prevent stable tangent cones for area-minimizing boundaries.
problem Preventing stable tangent cones for area-minimizing boundaries under specific metrics.
method Developed a perturbation theorem and used spectral theory and compactness arguments.
result A residual set of metrics on Sn+1 precludes linearly stable tangent cones for area-minimizing boundaries. Solutions to scalar curvature equations have the property that all possible blow-up points are isolated, at least in low dimensions. This property is commonly used as the first step in the proofs of compactness. We show that this result becomes false for some arbitrarily small, smooth perturbations of the potential.
Let G be a nontrivial finite subgroup of U(m) acting freely on C^m - 0. Then C^m/G has an isolated quotient singularity at 0. Let X be a resolution of C^m/G, and g a Kahler metric on X. We say that g is Asymptotically Locally Euclidean (ALE) if it is asymptotic in a certain way to the Euclidean metric on C^m/G. In this…
This thesis studies positive scalar curvature metrics on G-proper spaces and pseudomanifolds.
problem Understanding positive scalar curvature metrics on G-proper spaces and pseudomanifolds.
method Adapting Stolz' positive scalar curvature sequence to (G, F)-spaces and manifolds with non-isolated singularities, using localization algebras and K-theory.
result Established an isomorphism between R-groups for spaces with isomorphic fundamental functors and a universal space.
We prove the equivariant holomorphic Morse inequalities for a holomorphic torus action on a holomorphic vector bundle over a compact Kahler manifold when the fixed-point set is not necessarily discrete. Such inequalities bound the twisted Dolbeault cohomologies of the Kahler manifold in terms of those of the fixed-poin…
We generalize the Novikov inequalities for 1-forms in two different directions: first, we allow non-isolated critical points (assuming that they are non-degenerate in the sense of R.Bott), and, secondly, we strengthen the inequalities by means of twisting by an arbitrary flat bundle. We also obtain an L2 version of …
We study the physics of globally consistent four-dimensional N=1 supersymmetric M-theory compactifications on G2 manifolds constructed via twisted connected sum; there are now perhaps fifty million examples of these manifolds. We study a rich example that exhibits U(1)3 gauge symmetry and a spectrum o…
Study of non-convex potential functions in deep learning with Poincaré inequality.
problem Understanding convergence of stochastic dynamics in non-convex potential landscapes.
method Introduced log-Polyak-Lojasiewicz (log-PL) measures and analyzed their convergence properties.
result Langevin dynamics converges at a rate of O~(1/ε) for sufficiently small ε. Optimizes bounds for threefold singularity volumes.
problem Bounding local volumes of threefold singularities.
method Analyzes Gorenstein canonical non-hypersurface threefold singularities.
result Establishes optimal upper bound for local volumes.
Study describes singularities of height functions on specific singular surfaces.
problem Analyzing singularities of height functions on singular surfaces.
method Using geometric language and blowing-ups, investigate singularities of height functions and dual surfaces.
result Characterized singularities of height functions and dual surfaces on specific singular surfaces.
The paper extends affine connection results to singular warped and twisted products.
problem Generalizing affine connections to singular warped and twisted products.
method Study of singular multiply warped products and singular twisted products with semi-symmetric metric and non-metric connections, discussing Koszul forms and curvature.
result Theoretical results on curvature and Koszul forms for singular multiply warped and twisted products.
New singularity concept in GR: volume singularities.
problem Understanding spacetime singularities in General Relativity.
method Introducing a new type of singularity: volume singularities.
result Volume singularities are hidden by event horizons.
The study shows stability of neckpinch singularities in mean curvature flows.
problem Stability of neckpinch singularities in mean curvature flows.
method Analysis of mean curvature flow and perturbations.
result Stability of neckpinch singularities in mean curvature flows.
Study describes singularities of distance squared functions on singular surfaces.
problem Characterizing singularities of distance squared functions on singular surfaces.
method Using smooth map-germs Sk, Bk, Ck, and F4 singularities, the study describes singularities via blowing-ups. result Characterization of singularities of wave-fronts and caustics of singular surfaces.
In this paper, we define the set of singular grid diagrams SG which provides a unified description for singular links, singular Legendrian links, singular transverse links, and singular braids. We also classify the complete set of all equivalence relations on SG which induce the bijection onto e…
Proves positive mass theorem for AF spin manifolds with conical singularities.
problem Proving the positive mass theorem for singular metrics on AF manifolds.
method Analyzes AF spin manifolds with isolated conical singularities, allowing topological singularities.
result Proves the positive mass theorem for AF spin manifolds with conical singularities.
The study examines singularities and geometric properties of surfaces derived from frontals with specific singular points.
problem Characterizing and understanding the singularities and geometric properties of surfaces formed by the singular loci of normal congruences of frontals with pure-frontal singular points.
method Characterizations of singularities in terms of geometric invariants of the initial frontal are provided for the normal ruled surface. Relations between certain singularities of focal surfaces and geometric properties of the frontal are also explored.
result Behavior of Gaussian curvature of focal surfaces of frontals with a 5/2-cuspidal edge is considered. Rectifies flat singular points of area-minimizing currents with singularity degree > 1.
problem Rectifying flat singular points of area-minimizing currents with singularity degree > 1.
method Subdividing singular points based on singularity degree and proving rectifiability of points with singularity degree > 1.
result The set of points with singularity degree > 1 is (m-2)-rectifiable.
Paper generalizes a theorem for real analytic singularities.
problem No specific problem stated; focuses on generalization.
method Generalization of a theorem for complex singularities.
result Generalized Join theorem for real analytic singularities.
The paper studies singularities of pedal curves of hyperbolic frontals.
problem Investigating singularities of pedal curves of spacelike frontals in hyperbolic 2-space.
method Analyzing singularities of pedal curves based on dual curve germs and pedal point locations.
result The singularities of pedal curves depend on the singularities of the first hyperbolic Legendrian curvature germ and the pedal point for non-singular dual curve germs. For singular dual curve germs, additional dependence on both Legendrian curvature germs is observed.
The paper extends deformation theory to Calabi-Yau varieties with isolated log canonical singularities.
problem Deformation theory of Calabi-Yau varieties with log canonical singularities.
method Study of higher Du Bois and rational singularities, focusing on 0-liminal singularities.
result Existence of first order smoothings for isolated 0-liminal hypersurface singularities.
Maxfaces can have cuspidal edges near certain singularities.
problem Characterizing singularities on maxfaces.
method Analyzing singular Björling data and proving geometric properties.
result Near a maxface with a specific type of singularity, there exists another maxface with a cuspidal edge.
New invariant distinguishes singular knots and links.
problem Classifying singular knots and links.
method Using oriented singquandles and weight functions at crossings.
result Distinguishes singular granny knot from singular square knot.
Study on singular twisted links and virtual braids, extending knot theory concepts.
problem Extending knot theory concepts to singular twisted links and virtual braids.
method Definition and analysis of singular twisted virtual braids and their monoid structure.
result Presentation of monoid and reduced monoid for singular twisted virtual braids.
Geodesics near singularities either hit or wind around, with winding number dependent on singularity type.
problem Understanding geodesic behavior near singularities in Riemannian manifolds.
method Analytical study of geodesics on Riemannian manifolds near singularities.
result The winding number of geodesics around a singularity depends on the singularity type and approaches infinity as the singularity becomes cuspidal.
Virtual singular braids are generalizations of singular braids and virtual braids. We define the virtual singular braid monoid via generators and relations, and prove Alexander- and Markov-type theorems for virtual singular links. We also show that the virtual singular braid monoid has another presentation with fewer g…