A Bernstein theorem for complete spacelike hypersurfaces of constant mean curvature in Minkowski space

In this paper we prove a general Bernstein theorem on the complete spacelike constant mean curvature hypersurfaces in Minkowski space. The result generalizes the previous result of Cao-Shen-Zhu (1998) and Xin (1991). The proof again uses the fact that the Gauss map of a constant mean curvature hypersurface is harmonic, which was proved by K. T. Milnor (1983), and the maximum principle of S. T. Yau (1975).

     

On the curvatures of bounded complete spacelike hypersurfaces in the Lorentz–Minkowski space

In this paper we characterize the spacelike hyperplanes in the Lorentz–Minkowski space L ^{n +1} as the only complete spacelike hypersurfaces with constant mean curvature which are bounded between two parallel spacelike hyperplanes. In the same way, we prove that the only complete spacelike hypersurfaces with constant mean curvature in L ^{n +1} which are bounded between two concentric hyperbolic spaces are the hyperbolic spaces. Finally, we obtain some a priori estimates for the higher order mean curvatures, the scalar curvature and the Ricci curvature of a complete spacelike hypersurface in L ^{n +1} which is bounded by a hyperbolic space. Our results will be an application of a maximum principle due to Omori and Yau, and of a generalization of it. Received: 5 July 1999     

A rigidity theorem for a space-like graph¶of higher codimension

We prove a rigidity theorem for a space-like graph with parallel mean curvature of arbitrary dimension and codimension in pseudo-Euclidean space via properties of its harmonic Gauss map. We also give an estimate of the squared norm of the second fundamental form in terms of the mean curvature and the image diameter under the Gauss map for space-like submanifolds with parallel mean curvature in pseudo-Euclidean space. The estimate also implies the former theorem. Received: 10 December 1999     

Convex functions on Grassmannian manifolds and Lawson-Osserman problem

We derive estimates of the Hessian of two smooth functions defined on Grassmannian manifold. Based on it, we can derive curvature estimates for minimal submanifolds in Euclidean space via Gauss map as in [Y.L. Xin, Ling Yang, Curvature estimates for minimal submanifolds of higher codimension, arXiv: 0709.3686; 24]. In this way, the result for Bernstein type theorem done by Jost and the first author could be improved.     

The Gauss map of submanifolds in the Heisenberg group

We obtain criteria for the harmonicity of the Gauss map of submanifolds in the Heisenberg group and consider the examples demonstrating the connection between the harmonicity of this map and the properties of the mean curvature field. Also, we introduce a natural class of cylindrical submanifolds and prove that a constant mean curvature hypersurface with harmonic Gauss map is cylindrical.     

Hadamard-type theorems for hypersurfaces in hyperbolic spaces

We prove that a bounded, complete hypersurface in hyperbolic space with normal curvatures greater than −1 is diffeomorphic to a sphere. The completeness condition is relaxed when the normal curvatures are bounded away from −1. The diffeomorphism is constructed via the Gauss map of some parallel hypersurface. We also give bounds for the total curvature of this parallel hypersurface.     

The lightlike flat geometry on spacelike submanifolds of codimension two in Minkowski space

We introduce the notion of the lightcone Gauss–Kronecker curvature for a spacelike submanifold of codimension two in Minkowski space, which is a generalization of the ordinary notion of Gauss curvature of hypersurfaces in Euclidean space. In the local sense, this curvature describes the contact of such submanifolds with lightlike hyperplanes. We study geometric properties of such curvatures and show a Gauss–Bonnet type theorem. As examples we have hypersurfaces in hyperbolic space, spacelike hypersurfaces in the lightcone and spacelike hypersurfaces in de Sitter space.     

A Weierstrass representation for linear Weingarten spacelike surfaces of maximal type in the Lorentz-Minkowski space

In this work we extend the Weierstrass representation for maximal spacelike surfaces in the 3-dimensional Lorentz-Minkowski space to spacelike surfaces whose mean curvature is proportional to its Gaussian curvature (linear Weingarten surfaces of maximal type). We use this representation in order to study the Gaussian curvature and the Gauss map of such surfaces when the immersion is complete, proving that the surface is a plane or the supremum of its Gaussian curvature is a negative constant and its Gauss map is a diffeomorphism onto the hyperbolic plane. Finally, we classify the rotation linear Weingarten surfaces of maximal type.     

Mean Curvature Flow with Bounded Gauss Image

We study the mean curvature flow of a complete space-like submanifold in pseudo-Euclidean space with bounded Gauss image and bounded curvature. We establish a relevant maximum principle for our setting. Then, we can obtain the ??confinable property?? of the Gauss images and curvature estimates under the mean curvature flow. Thus we prove a corresponding long time existence result.     

Global geometry and topology of spacelike stationary surfaces in the 4-dimensional Lorentz space

For spacelike stationary (i.e. zero mean curvature) surfaces in 4-dimensional Lorentz space, one can naturally introduce two Gauss maps and a Weierstrass-type representation. In this paper we investigate the global geometry of such surfaces systematically. The total Gaussian curvature is related with the surface topology as well as the indices of the so-called good singular ends by a Gauss–Bonnet type formula. On the other hand, as shown by a family of counterexamples to Osserman?s theorem, finite total curvature no longer implies that Gauss maps extend to the ends. Interesting examples include the deformations of the classical catenoid, the helicoid, the Enneper surface, and Jorge–Meeks? k-noids. Each family of these generalizations includes embedded examples in the 4-dimensional Lorentz space, showing a sharp contrast with the 3-dimensional case.     

Conformal geometry of surfaces in Lorentzian space forms

We study the conformal geometry of an oriented space-like surface in three-dimensional Lorentzian space forms. After introducing the conformal compactification of the Lorentzian space forms, we define the conformal Gauss map which is a conformally invariant two parameter family of oriented spheres. We use the area of the conformal Gauss map to define the Willmore functional and derive a Bernstein type theorem for parabolic Willmore surfaces. Finally, we study the stability of maximal surfaces for the Willmore functional.Dedicated to Professor T.J. WillmoreSupported by an FPPI Postdoctoral Grant from DGICYT Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia, Spain 1994 and by a DGICYT Grant No. PB94-0750-C02-02     

Lorentz-Minkowski空间中的乘积空间R~k×H~(n-k)

本文的主要结果是:Lorentz-Minkowski空间中介于两个同心伪圆柱面之间的完备、类空、常平均曲率超曲面必为伪圆柱面,即乘积空间R~k×H~(n-k)．对于常高阶平均曲率的情况,如果截曲率有下界,那么介于两个同心伪球面之间的完备类空超曲面必为伪球面．     

On spacelike hypersurfaces with constant scalar curvature in the de Sitter space

We classify spacelike hypersurfaces of the de Sitter space with constant scalar curvature and with two principal curvatures. Moreover, we prove that if Mn is a complete spacelike hypersurface with constant scalar curvature n(n−1)R and with two distinct principal curvatures such that the multiplicity of one of the principal curvatures is n−1, then R<(n−2)c/n. Additionally, we prove several rigidity theorems for such hypersurfaces.     

Lorentz空间中常平均曲率类空超曲面

本文证明了ｎ＋１维Ｌｏｒｅｎｔｚ空Ｌｎ＋１中以Ｓｎ－１（ｒ）为边界的紧致常平均曲率类空超曲面只有 Ｂｎ（ｒ）和超伪球面盖．对于 Ｒｎ＋１中的紧致常平均曲率超曲面，当高斯映照像落在一个半球面内时，得到相应的唯一性结果．     

Spacelike submanifolds of codimension two in anti-de Sitter space

In this paper, we study spacelike submanifolds of codimension two in anti-de Sitter space from the viewpoint of Legendrian singularity theory. We introduce the notion of the anti-de Sitter normalized Gauss map which is a generalization of the ordinary notion of Gauss map of hypersurfaces in Euclidean space. We also introduce the AdS-normalized Gauss–Kronecker curvature for a spacelike submanifold of codimention two in anti-de Sitter space. In the local sense, this curvature describes the contact of submanifolds with some model surfaces.     

On spacelike hypersurfaces with constant scalar curvature in the anti-de Sitter space

In this paper, we classify complete spacelike hypersurfaces in the anti-de Sitter space (n?3) with constant scalar curvature and with two principal curvatures. Moreover, we prove that if Mn is a complete spacelike hypersurface with constant scalar curvature n(n−1)R and with two distinct principal curvatures such that the multiplicity of one of the principal curvatures is n−1, then R<(n−2)c/n. Additionally, we also obtain several rigidity theorems for such hypersurfaces.     

Classification of surfaces in a pseudo‐sphere with 2‐type pseudo‐spherical Gauss map

In this article, we study submanifolds in a pseudo‐sphere with 2‐type pseudo‐spherical Gauss map. We give a characterization theorem for Lorentzian surfaces in the pseudo‐sphere with zero mean curvature vector in and 2‐type pseudo‐spherical Gauss map. We also prove that non‐totally umbilical proper pseudo‐Riemannian hypersurfaces in a pseudo‐sphere with non‐zero constant mean curvature has 2‐type pseudo‐spherical Gauss map if and only if it has constant scalar curvature. Then, for we obtain the classification of surfaces in with 2‐type pseudo‐spherical Gauss map. Finally, we give an example of surface with null 2‐type pseudo‐spherical Gauss map which does not appear in Riemannian case, and we give a characterization theorem for Lorentzian surfaces in with null 2‐type pseudo‐spherical Gauss map.     

Sufficient conditions for open manifolds to be diffeomorphic to Euclidean spaces

Let M be a complete non-compact connected Riemannian n-dimensional manifold. We first prove that, for any fixed point p∈M, the radial Ricci curvature of M at p is bounded from below by the radial curvature function of some non-compact n-dimensional model. Moreover, we then prove, without the pointed Gromov-Hausdorff convergence theory, that, if model volume growth is sufficiently close to 1, then M is diffeomorphic to Euclidean n-dimensional space. Hence, our main theorem has various advantages of the Cheeger-Colding diffeomorphism theorem via the Euclidean volume growth. Our main theorem also contains a result of do Carmo and Changyu as a special case.     

Generalized Weierstrass representation for surfaces in Heisenberg spaces

We establish a spinorial representation for surfaces immersed with prescribed mean curvature in Heisenberg space. This permits to obtain minimal immersions starting with a harmonic Gauss map whose target is either the Poincaré disc or a hemisphere of the round sphere.     

On the area of constant mean curvature discs and annuli with circular boundaries

It is still an open question whether a constant mean curvature (CMC) disc which is bounded by a circle is necessarily a spherical cap or a flat disc. The authors together with López [1] recently showed that the only stable CMC discs which are bounded by a circle are spherical caps. In this paper we derive lower bounds for the area of constant mean curvature discs and annuli with circular boundaries in 3-dimensional space forms. Received November 8, 1999; in final form January 18, 2000 / Published online March 12, 2001