The study of periodic subgroups in homeomorphism groups of manifolds.
problem Burnside problem for homeomorphism groups of manifolds.
method Analyzing surface and circle homeomorphism groups, extending Tits alternative.
result Every finitely generated periodic subgroup is finite for most manifolds.
Every weak Perron number is realized as a stretch factor of a homeomorphism on a surface.
problem Finding stretch factors for weak Perron numbers.
method Constructing an end-periodic homeomorphism on a surface.
result Every weak Perron number is an end-periodic stretch factor.
The study connects periodic surface homeomorphisms to contact structures using rational open books.
problem Understanding the properties of contact structures associated with periodic surface homeomorphisms.
method Associate rational open books to marked data sets, study contact structures, and prove Stein fillability conditions.
result A class of data sets gives rise to Stein fillable contact structures under certain combinatorial conditions.
Classifies periodic diffeomorphisms on surfaces commuting with specific involutions.
problem Classifying periodic automorphisms on surfaces that commute with certain involutions.
method Analyzes irreducible periodic automorphisms on surfaces Σg that commute with hyperelliptic involutions. result A classification up to conjugacy for irreducible periodic automorphisms of a surface Σg commuting with involutions ι such that Σg/⟨ιangle is homeomorphic to T2. Paper explains dynamics of homeomorphisms to mapping tori geometry.
problem Understanding dynamics of end-periodic homeomorphisms.
method Illustration-driven overview of recent results.
result Analogue of Brock's theorem for infinite-type surfaces.
Upper bound on 3-manifold volumes from surface homeomorphisms.
problem Bounding volumes of 3-manifolds from surface homeomorphisms.
method Using end-periodic homeomorphisms and pants graphs.
result Upper bound on infimal hyperbolic volume is asymptotically sharp.
Classifies orientation-reversing homeomorphisms of even periods on surfaces.
problem Classifying orientation-reversing homeomorphisms of even periods on surfaces.
method Following the approach of [1] and correcting errors in [1] for the case of periods multiple of 4.
result Classification for orientation-reversing homeomorphisms of periods multiple of 4.
We give a proof of the Neilsen-Thurston classification theorem of a homeomorphism f of a standard surface of finite type as either periodic, pseudo-Anosov, or reducible. In the periodic case, we show that there exists an integer n>0 such that f is isotopic to h with h^n isotopic to the identity. This is the weaker vers…
Study on stable translation lengths of surface homeomorphisms and their approximations.
problem Understanding stable translation lengths of homeomorphisms and their finite approximations.
method Comparing stable translation lengths of homeomorphisms and their finite approximations on curve graphs.
result Stable translation length of homeomorphisms with dense periodic points equals the supremum of their approximations.
Study of homeomorphisms on infinite type surfaces with a classification theorem.
problem Classifying homeomorphisms on surfaces of infinite type.
method Introduce tame homeomorphisms and prove a Nielsen-Thurston type classification theorem.
result For tame homeomorphisms, surfaces decompose into invariant subsurfaces with canonical decompositions.
Some years ago, V. Markovic proved that there is no section of the Mapping Class Group for a closed surface of genus g larger than 5 (in the case of homeomorphims) and more recently generalized this result with D. Saric to the case where g is larger than 1. We will state a periodicity criterion and will use it to simpl…
Algorithm classifies surface homeomorphisms with polynomial time complexity.
problem Classifying surface homeomorphisms with polynomial time complexity.
method Algorithm to compute curve distances and decide Nielsen-Thurston types.
result Polynomial time classification of surface homeomorphisms.
The paper finds linked periodic orbits in disc homeomorphisms using braids.
problem Finding linked periodic orbits in disc homeomorphisms.
method Interpreting linking of orbits by induced braids and using forcing relations.
result New examples of linked orbits of periods at most 4 for pseudo-Anosov braid types.
Two elements generate extended mapping class groups of certain surfaces.
problem Generating extended mapping class groups with specific elements.
method Analyzing finite order elements and isotopy classes of homeomorphisms.
result Extended mapping class groups of certain surfaces are generated by two elements of finite order.
This paper investigates dynamics that persist under isotopy in classes of orientation-preserving homeomorphisms of orientable surfaces. The persistence of periodic points with respect to periodic and strong Nielsen equivalence is studied. The existence of a dynamically minimal representative with respect to these relat…
The paper defines and analyzes homotopic rotation sets for surfaces of higher genus.
problem Defining and analyzing homotopic rotation sets for surfaces of higher genus.
method Developed a definition and proved several results using the theory of Le Calvez and Tal.
result Found that the homotopic rotation set can imply the existence of infinitely many periodic orbits under certain conditions.
Study strong Nielsen equivalence on punctured disc homeomorphisms.
problem Characterize strong Nielsen equivalence of periodic points in punctured disc homeomorphisms.
method Braid theory and trace formula application.
result Necessary and sufficient conditions for strong Nielsen equivalence of periodic points.
Lower bound on stretch factor for periodic maps.
problem Finding a lower bound on stretch factors for periodic maps.
method Using core characteristic of end-periodic homeomorphisms, we derive a lower bound on the Handel-Miller stretch factor.
result The derived bound is sharp and measures topological complexity.
Study of loop braid groups for 3D manifolds, linking algebra and dynamics.
problem Lack of a 3D framework for braid group theory in topological dynamics.
method Introduce loop braid groups and associate Burau matrix representations with generalized Lefschetz number.
result Established a connection between loop braid groups and topological dynamical properties, providing estimates for periodic points.
Let f:M→M be an expansive homeomorphism with dense topologically hyperbolic periodic points, M a compact manifold. Then there is a local product structure in an open and dense subset of M. Moreover, if some topologically hyperbolic periodic point has codimension one, then this local product structure is …
Study on measurable pseudo-Anosov maps on surfaces.
problem Characterize dynamics of pseudo-Anosov maps on surfaces.
method Analyze measurable pseudo-Anosov homeomorphisms with specific properties.
result Prove transitivity, dense periodic points, sensitivity, and ergodicity.
The purpose of this paper is to study how small orbits of periodic homemorphisms of spheres can be.
Sharkovskii proved that the existence of a periodic orbit in a one-dimensional dynamical system implies existence of infinitely many periodic orbits. We obtain an analog of Sharkovskii's theorem for periodic orbits of shear homeomorphisms of the torus. This is done by obtaining a dynamical order relation on the set of …
Study weak conjugacy in surface homeomorphisms.
problem Understanding weak conjugacy in homeomorphisms of surfaces.
method Exploring the group of homeomorphisms isotopic to the identity.
result New insights into weak conjugacy relations.
Goldman bracket distinguishes surface homeomorphisms.
problem Characterizing homeomorphisms between non-compact surfaces.
method Using the Goldman bracket to distinguish homeomorphisms.
result A homotopy equivalence is a homeomorphism if it preserves the Goldman bracket.
Lower bound on volumes of special mapping tori.
problem Calculating the minimum volume of compactified mapping tori.
method Using strongly irreducible end-periodic homeomorphisms and properties of pants graphs.
result Volume of compactified mapping tori is comparable to the translation length of the homeomorphism on pants graphs.
Study shows certain surface homeomorphisms groups can't be precompact.
problem Understanding precompactness of groups of surface homeomorphisms.
method Analyzing subgroup properties and transitivity of homeomorphisms.
result No subgroup of surface homeomorphisms can be Roelcke precompact.
We show that a free period three action on the three-sphere is standard, i.e. the quotient is homeomorphic to a lens space. We use a minimax argument involving sweepouts.
This research studies end-periodic mapping tori and their hyperbolic structures.
problem Understanding the geometry and dynamics of end-periodic mapping tori.
method Analyzes invariant laminations and hyperbolic structures of mapping tori.
result Establishes a relationship between the geodesic length of boundary components and the infimum of geodesic lengths in hyperbolic structures.
We show that a free period three action on a lens space is standard, i.e. the quotient is homeomorphic to a lens space. This is an extension of the result for period three actions on the three-sphere, arXiv:math.GT/0204077, by the author and J. Hyam Rubinstein.
Generates special homeomorphisms for complex surfaces.
problem Creating specific homeomorphisms for infinite-type surfaces.
method General conditions for producing endperiodic loxodromics.
result Produces homeomorphisms acting loxodromically on arc graphs.
Automorphism group of nonorientable surface curve graph matches surface homeomorphisms.
problem Identifying automorphisms of nonorientable surface curve graphs.
method Using Bowden, Hensel, and Webb's fine curve graph and Long, Margalit, Pham, Verberne, and Yao's proof as a foundation.
result Automorphism group of nonorientable surface curve graph is isomorphic to the surface's homeomorphism group.
Classifies semi-algebraic surfaces up to bi-Lipschitz homeomorphisms.
problem Classifying semi-algebraic surfaces with isolated singularities.
method Bi-Lipschitz homeomorphisms with inner distance.
result Complete classifications for Nash surfaces and complex algebraic curves.
Automorphisms of fine curve graphs match surface homeomorphisms for planar surfaces.
problem Understanding automorphisms of fine curve graphs on surfaces.
method Analyzing vertices and edges of fine curve graphs to match with surface homeomorphisms.
result Automorphism group of fine curve graphs is naturally isomorphic to the homeomorphism group of boundaryless planar surfaces with at least 7 punctures.
We study monodromies of plane curve singularities and pseudo-periodic homeomorphisms of oriented surfaces with boundary, following an original idea of the first author: tête-à-tête graphs and twists. We completely characterize mapping classes that can be represented by tête-à-tête twists, and generalize the notion to b…
Minimal topology on surface homeomorphisms proven.
problem Proving the compact-open topology is minimal for surface homeomorphisms.
method Combining Hausdorff group topology properties and automatic continuity results.
result Compact-open topology is unique Hausdorff separable group topology on surface homeomorphisms.
New proof associates partitions to isotopic pseudo-Anosov homeomorphisms.
problem Stable and unstable foliations for pseudo-Anosov homeomorphisms.
method Geometric realization of Fathi's result for isotopic homeomorphisms.
result Associated stable and unstable partitions for isotopic pseudo-Anosov homeomorphisms.
Study covers of surfaces, showing types and properties.
problem Characterize homeomorphism types of surface covers.
method Analyzing homeomorphism types of covers of surfaces, identifying universal covers and homology covers.
result Identify four possible homeomorphism types for certain covers of surfaces.
We prove that for any orientable connected surface of finite type which is not a a sphere with at most four punctures or a torus with at most two punctures, any homeomorphism of the space of geodesic laminations of this surface, equipped with the Thurston topology, is induced by a homeomorphism of the surface.
Characterizes quasiconformal homeomorphisms on surfaces.
problem Understanding the group of quasiconformal homeomorphisms on surfaces.
method Combinatorial characterization of quasiconformal homeomorphisms via graphs of essential quasicircles.
result Quasiconformal homeomorphisms are automorphisms of a graph of essential quasicircles on a surface.
Finite groups act freely on surfaces but not on 3-manifolds.
problem Understanding finite group actions on surfaces and 3-manifolds.
method Analyzing homeomorphisms of surfaces and 3-manifolds.
result Finite groups can act freely on surfaces but not on handlebodies.
New projection complex shows some surface homeomorphisms have positive commutator length.
problem Understanding commutator length in surface homeomorphisms.
method Constructing unbounded quasi-trees and a new projection complex.
result Some surface homeomorphisms have positive stable commutator length.
Paper confirms conjecture for PL foliations of codimension 2.
problem Confirming Haefliger-Thurston's conjecture for PL foliations.
method Using a version of Mather-Thurston's theorem for PL homeomorphisms.
result Derive new homological properties for PL surface homeomorphisms.
Study shows certain mapping class groups cannot be realized as subgroup of homeomorphisms.
problem Proving non-realizability of specific mapping class groups.
method Analyzing compactly supported and full mapping class groups of surfaces with genus 3 or order 6 symmetries.
result Proven non-realizability of mapping class groups for surfaces with genus 3 or order 6 symmetries.
Automorphisms of fine 1-curve graph linked to surface homeomorphisms.
problem Understanding automorphisms of fine 1-curve graphs.
method Isomorphic mapping to surface homeomorphisms.
result Automorphism group is isomorphic to homeomorphism group of a surface.
Automorphisms of fine curve graph match surface homeomorphisms.
problem Understanding automorphisms of curve graphs for surfaces.
method Building on previous work, proving isomorphism to surface homeomorphisms.
result The group of automorphisms of the fine curve graph is isomorphic to the extended mapping class group of the surface.
Classifies when homeomorphism groups of stable surfaces have automatic continuity.
problem Determining when homeomorphism groups of stable surfaces are continuous.
method Developed a general framework to prove automatic continuity for homeomorphism groups, applied to stable surfaces and Stone spaces.
result Classification of stable surfaces with respect to automatic continuity of their homeomorphism groups.
Countable modular groups found on surfaces with infinite type.
problem Finding modular groups of infinite type surfaces.
method Proving countable modular groups for orientable infinite type surfaces.
result Every orientable infinite type surface has a countable modular group.