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48 results for surface optimization

Let X be a closed oriented Riemann surface of genus > 1 of constant negative curvature -1. A surface containing a disk of maximal radius is an optimal surface. This paper gives exact formulae for the number of optimal surfaces of genus > 3 up to orientation-preserving isometry. We show that the automorphism group of su…

2009-04-12abs ↗pdf ↗

Optimal discrete harmonic maps between hyperbolic surfaces are found via minimizing energy.

problem Finding optimal discrete harmonic maps between hyperbolic surfaces.
method Minimizing Dirichlet energy over all possible hyperbolic structures and realizations within a fixed homotopy class.
result At the optimal hyperbolic structure, the discrete harmonic map and edge weights are induced from a weighted Delaunay decomposition.

The paper studies optimal maps between hyperbolic surfaces, focusing on their rigidity and obstructions.

problem Finding optimal Lipschitz maps between hyperbolic surfaces and understanding their rigidity and obstructions.
method Introducing deflations, optimal maps to trees that obstruct optimal maps between surfaces, and using a smooth orthogeodesic foliation.
result Deflations are the main obstructions to optimal maps between hyperbolic surfaces, and they are essentially the only ones.

Optimizes bounds for multiple T-singularities on surfaces.

problem Bounding T-singularities on non-rational projective surfaces with many singularities.
method Analyzes combinatorial configurations and classifies them to find optimal bounds.
result Classifies all combinatorial configurations leading to high bounds, proving their non-existence gives optimal bounds.

Study finds limits for conical Kähler-Einstein metrics on unstable surfaces.

problem Optimal upper bounds for conical Kähler-Einstein metrics on K-unstable del Pezzo surfaces.
method Established optimal upper bounds for cone angles of Kähler-Einstein metrics with conical singularities.
result Optimal upper bounds for conical Kähler-Einstein metrics on K-unstable del Pezzo surfaces.

Optimal constants for isoperimetric inequalities involving Steklov eigenvalues on surfaces are determined.

problem Determining optimal constants for isoperimetric inequalities involving Steklov eigenvalues on surfaces.
method Analyzing Riemannian surfaces with boundary, considering both given topology and conformal class, and proving inequalities relating conformal invariants and eigenvalues.
result New examples of topological disks realizing optimal constants and inequalities relating conformal invariants of Steklov eigenvalues on surfaces and disks are provided.

Optimally estimate distances on surfaces using reconstructed meshes.

problem Estimating intrinsic distances on smooth submanifolds.
method Reconstruction of the surface using a tangential Delaunay complex, and Isomap variant.
result Minimax optimality achieved for distance estimation.

Paper connects surface shape analysis and unbalanced optimal transport.

problem Computing the SRNF shape distance on piecewise linear surfaces.
method Characterizes SRNF shape distance as WFR distance pullback, proposes new algorithm for WFR distance computation.
result Direct computation of SRNF shape distance on piecewise linear surfaces.

Optimizes the first eigenvalues of Riemann surfaces for large genus.

problem Finding optimal lower bounds for first eigenvalues of Riemann surfaces.
method Analyzing shortest multi-closed curves to establish a new lower bound.
result The first eigenvalue of a Riemann surface is greater than a specific formula involving the genus and a constant.

This paper embeds surfaces in 3D spheres and balls with minimal area.

problem Embed surfaces with boundary in B3\mathbb{B}^3 as minimal surfaces.
method Optimizing Laplace and Steklov eigenvalues with symmetry groups.
result Proves existence of minimal surfaces in B3\mathbb{B}^3 with area below 2π2\pi.

The paper finds surfaces closest to being flat that span a given contour.

problem Finding surfaces in R3\mathbb{R}^3 that are as flat as possible while spanning a given contour.
method The approach involves minimizing the total Gaussian curvature squared and solving a system of PDEs.
result The optimal surface is shown to be controlled by a biharmonic equation with specific boundary conditions.

The paper proves inequalities for closed surfaces involving mean curvature.

problem Proving geometric inequalities for closed surfaces in Euclidean space.
method Verification of inequalities for convex surfaces and addressing Topping's conjecture.
result Optimal scaling law between Willmore energy and isoperimetric ratio for convex surfaces.

Many key algorithms in 3-manifold topology involve the enumeration of normal surfaces, which is based upon the double description method for finding the vertices of a convex polytope. Typically we are only interested in a small subset of these vertices, thus opening the way for substantial optimization. Here we give an…

2008-08-29abs ↗pdf ↗

The paper studies free boundary minimal surfaces with many boundaries and their convergence to closed minimal surfaces.

problem Sharp isoperimetric inequalities for Steklov eigenvalues on surfaces with many boundary components.
method Maximization of Steklov eigenvalues and convergence analysis of free boundary minimal surfaces.
result Free boundary minimal surfaces converge to closed minimal surfaces in the boundary sphere as the number of boundary components increases.

Study trace systoles on surfaces, finding optimal bounds and implications.

problem Optimal systolic inequalities on hyperbolic manifolds and non-Fuchsian representations.
method Defined trace systole, used Markoff maps correspondence, computed bounds.
result Explicit optimal bounds for one-holed torus, four-holed sphere, and non-orientable surface of genus 3.

The paper studies properties of optimal metrics associated to curves on surfaces.

problem Investigating properties of optimal metrics associated to curves on surfaces.
method Starting from a filling curve and a separating curve, constructing a two integer parameter family of curves and deriving coarse length bounds and qualitative properties of their associated optimal metrics.
result There are infinitely many pairs of filling curves with distinct inf invariants but the same self-intersection number.

We show that every closed Lorentzian surface contains at least two closed geodesics. Explicit examples show the optimality of this claim. Refining this result we relate the least number of closed geodesics to the causal structure of the surface and the homotopy type of the Lorentzian metric.

2010-11-22abs ↗pdf ↗

Derives a new formula for optimal stopping problems with exploding derivatives.

problem Optimal stopping problems with complex boundary conditions.
method Develops a change of variable formula for functions with exploding derivatives near a surface.
result Derives a formula similar to Itô's but with less restrictive conditions.

We prove an optimal systolic inequality for nonpositively curved Dyck's surfaces. The extremal surface is flat with eight conical singularities, six of angle theta and two of angle 9pi - theta, for a suitable theta with cos(theta) in Q(sqrt{19}). Relying on some delicate capacity estimates, we also show that the extrem…

2012-05-01abs ↗pdf ↗

The paper studies minimal surfaces in 3D spheres and balls, confirming conjectures and identifying new surfaces.

problem Understanding minimal surfaces in 3D spheres and balls with low area.
method Equivariant optimization of Laplace and Steklov eigenvalues to construct minimal surfaces of prescribed topology.
result Sharp area estimates and varifold limits for minimal surfaces in large topology regimes.

Constructs surfaces with conical singularities using variational methods.

problem Creating Hamiltonian Stationary Surfaces with specific singularities.
method Variational methods and convergence process similar to Ginzburg-Landau analysis.
result Obtained surfaces with prescribed conical singularities related to optimal Wente constants.

Characterizes solutions to Z-critical equations on surfaces using effective conditions.

problem Characterizing solutions to Z-critical equations on compact Kähler surfaces.
method Uses effective conditions and Picard number bounds to characterize solutions.
result Characterizes optimally destabilizing curves for Donaldson's J-equation and deformed Hermitian Yang-Mills equation.

The study optimizes cell membranes' shapes based on curvature and proves existence of minimizers.

problem Optimizing cell membranes' shapes with respect to curvature.
method Modeling cell membranes as optimal shapes with L2L^2-deficit of mean curvature to spontaneous curvature, and proving lower semi-continuity and existence of minimizers.
result Smoothly embedded minimizers and diameter bounds are obtained.

The paper proves formulas for capillary surfaces and applies them to inequalities and area estimates.

problem Understanding capillary surfaces and their properties.
method Established monotonicity formulas for capillary surfaces in half-space and unit ball.
result Extended Li-Yau-type inequalities and optimal area estimates for capillary surfaces.

New approach finds minima of geodesic lengths for non-uniform fillings.

problem Finding minima of geodesic length functions for non-uniform fillings.
method Elementary optimization for 4-regular topological fillings, analysis of fat graphs and optimization techniques.
result Minima of geodesic length functions are found to be at triangle surfaces in both analyzed classes of non-uniform fillings.