The Semilinear Wave Equation on Asymptotically Euclidean Manifolds

We consider the quadratically semilinear wave equation on (? ^d , 𝔤), d ≥ 3. The metric 𝔤 is non-trapping and approaches the Euclidean metric like ?x?^?ρ. Using Mourre estimates and the Kato theory of smoothness, we obtain, for ρ > 0, a Keel–Smith–Sogge type inequality for the linear equation. Thanks to this estimate, we prove long time existence for the nonlinear problem with small initial data for ρ ≥ 1. Long time existence means that, for all n > 0, the life time of the solution is a least δ^?n , where δ is the size of the initial data in some appropriate Sobolev space. Moreover, for d ≥ 4 and ρ > 1, we obtain global existence for small data.     

The Einstein-Scalar Field Constraints on Asymptotically Euclidean Manifolds

By using the conformal method, solutions of the Einstein-scalar field gravitational constraint equations are obtained. Handling scalar fields is a bit more challenging than handling matter fields such as fluids, Maxwell fields or Yang-Mills fields, because the scalar field introduces three extra terms into the Lichnerowicz equation, rather than just one. The proofs are constructive and allow for arbitrary dimension (> 2) as well as low regularity initial data.     

Asymptotically Euclidean Ends of Ricci Flat Manifolds,and Conformal Inversions

We prove that a Ricci flat end of a Riemannian manifold is asymptotically Euclidean if it is obtained from a smooth metric by a conformal inversion. A number of consequences are discussed.     

渐近欧氏流形上带有阻尼和位势项的波动方程的生命跨度估*

本文研究了渐近欧氏流形上带有阻尼和位势的半线性波动方程的有限时间破裂以及解的生命跨度上界估计,其半线性项是形如c₁ |u_t|^p + c₂ |u|^p的混合项. 该问题与Strauss猜测和Glassey猜测紧密相关.     

Harmonic Functions on Rank One Asymptotically Harmonic Manifolds

Asymptotically harmonic manifolds are simply connected complete Riemannian manifolds without conjugate points such that all horospheres have the same constant mean curvature \(h\). In this article we present results for harmonic functions on rank one asymptotically harmonic manifolds \(X\) with mild curvature boundedness conditions. Our main results are (a) the explicit calculation of the Radon–Nikodym derivative of the visibility measures, (b) an explicit integral representation for the solution of the Dirichlet problem at infinity in terms of these visibility measures, and (c) a result on horospherical means of bounded eigenfunctions implying that these eigenfunctions do not admit non-trivial continuous extensions to the geometric compactification \(\overline{X}\).     

Lorentzian Manifolds Close to Euclidean Space

Siberian Mathematical Journal - We study the Lorentzian manifolds M1, M2, M3, and M4 obtained by small changes of the standard Euclidean metric on ?4 with the punctured origin O. The spaces...     

Computing Asymptotic Invariants with the Ricci Tensor on Asymptotically Flat and Asymptotically Hyperbolic Manifolds

We prove in a simple and coordinate-free way the equivalence between the classical definitions of the mass or of the center of mass of an asymptotically flat manifold and their alternative definitions depending on the Ricci tensor and conformal Killing fields. This enables us to prove an analogous statement in the asymptotically hyperbolic case.     

Resolvent Estimates for the Laplacian on Asymptotically Hyperbolic Manifolds

Combining results of Cardoso-Vodev [6] and Froese-Hislop [9], we use Mourre’s theory to prove high energy estimates for the boundary values of the weighted resolvent of the Laplacian on an asymptotically hyperbolic manifold. We derive estimates involving a class of pseudo-differential weights which are more natural in the asymptotically hyperbolic geometry than the weights used in [6]. submitted 28/04/05, accepted 26/09/05     

Projective Vector Fields on Lorentzian Manifolds

Some relations between the causal character of projective vector fields and curvature on a Lorentzian manifold M are studied. As a consequence, obstructions to the existence of such vector fields are found. Affine, homothetic and Killing vector fields are considered specifically.     

Scalar Curvature Rigidity for Asymptotically Locally Hyperbolic Manifolds

Rigidity results for asymptotically locally hyperbolic manifolds with lower bounds on scalar curvature are proved using spinor methods related to the Witten proof of the positive mass theorem. The argument is based on a study of the Dirac operator defined with respect to the Killing connection. The existence of asymptotic Killing spinors is related to the spin structure on the end. The expression for the mass is calculated and proven to vanish for conformally compact Einstein manifolds with conformal boundary a spherical space form, giving rigidity. In the four dimensional case, the signature of the manifold is related to the spin structure on the end and explicit formulas for the relevant invariants are given.     

Sectional Curvature Rigidity of Asymptotically Locally Hyperbolic Manifolds

This paper presents a rigidity result of real hyperbolic quotients inanalogy to Min-Oo's result in Math. Ann. 285(4) (1989),527–539, but without the spin condition. In order to prove this,we use special Killing forms on the exterior form bundle. Moreover, wemake an assumption on the sectional curvature to obtain the necessaryeigenvalue estimates of the curvature endomorphism in theBochner–Weitzenböck formula of ^k M.     

Vector Fields as Derivations on Nuclear Manifolds

If M is a manifold modelled over a nuclear Fréchet space, the smooth vector fields, as in the finite dimensional case, may be identified with continuous derivations in the space ζ(M) of real C∞ functions on M. This applies for instance to the loop groups and the group of diffeomorphisms of the circle: M = ζ(S₁, G), M = Diff(S₁).     

Minimal Immersions of Kahler Manifolds into Euclidean Spaces

It is proved here that a minimal isometric immersion of a Kähler-Einsteinor homogeneous Kähler-manifold into an Euclidean spacemust be totally geodesic. As an application, it is shown thatan open subset of the real hyperbolic plane RH² cannot be minimallyimmersed into the Euclidean space. As another application, aproof is given that if an irreducible Kähler manifold isminimally immersed in a Euclidean space, then its restrictedholonomy group must be U(n), where n = dim_CM. 2000 MathematicsSubject Classification 53B25 (primary); 53C42 (secondary).     

Rigidity and Positivity of Mass for Asymptotically Hyperbolic Manifolds

The Witten spinorial argument has been adapted in several works over the years to prove positivity of mass in the asymptotically AdS and asymptotically hyperbolic settings in arbitrary dimensions. In this paper we prove a scalar curvature rigidity result and a positive mass theorem for asymptotically hyperbolic manifolds that do not require a spin assumption. The positive mass theorem is reduced to the rigidity case by a deformation construction near the conformal boundary. The proof of the rigidity result is based on a study of minimizers of the BPS brane action. Submitted: March 16, 2007. Accepted: June 14, 2007.     

Conformal Vector Fields on Finsler Warped Product Manifolds

Acta Mathematica Sinica, English Series - In this paper, we study the conformal vector fields on Finsler warped product manifolds. We obtain a system of equivalent equations that the conformal...     

Harmonic Forms on Conformal Euclidean Manifolds: The Clifford Multivector Approach

In this paper we express the theory of harmonic differential forms on conformal Euclidean manifolds in terms of the so called Clifford multivector fields. The aim is to give good definitions for d and d* operators in Clifford multivector case. Using these definitions we derive a formula for the Laplace operator. Three fundamental examples are included in the end of the paper and connections to existing theory is discussed.     

Monotone and Accretive Vector Fields on Riemannian Manifolds

The relationship between monotonicity and accretivity on Riemannian manifolds is studied in this paper and both concepts are proved to be equivalent in Hadamard manifolds. As a consequence an iterative method is obtained for approximating singularities of Lipschitz continuous, strongly monotone mappings. We also establish the equivalence between the strong convexity of functions and the strong monotonicity of its subdifferentials on Riemannian manifolds. These results are then applied to solve the minimization of convex functions on Riemannian manifolds.     

Asymptotically Locally Euclidean Metrics with Holonomy SU(m)

Let G be a finite subgroup of U(m) such that ^m /G has an isolated singularity at 0. Let X be a resolution of ^m /G, andg a Kähler metric on X. We callg Asymptotically Locally Euclidean (ALE) if it isasymptotic in a certain way to the Euclidean metric on ^m /G. In this paper we study Ricci-flat ALE Kähler metrics on X. We show that if G SU(m) and X is a crepant resolution of ^m /G, then there is a unique Ricci-flat ALE Kähler metric in each Kählerclass. This is proved using a version of the Calabi conjecture for ALEmanifolds. We also show the metrics have holonomy SU(m).     

A Positive Mass Theorem on Asymptotically Hyperbolic Manifolds with Corners along a Hypersurface

In this paper we take an approach similar to that in [13] to establish a positive mass theorem for spin asymptotically hyperbolic manifolds admitting corners along a hypersurface. The main analysis uses an integral representation of a solution to a perturbed eigenfunction equation to obtain an asymptotic expansion of the solution in the right order. This allows us to understand the change of the mass aspect of a conformal change of asymptotically hyperbolic metrics. Vincent Bonini: The first named author supported by MSRI Postdoctoral Fellowship. Jie Qing: The second named author supported partially by NSF grant DMS 0402294. Submitted: April 6, 2007. Accepted: September 24, 2007.