On Minimal Entropy and Stability

We study n-manifolds Y whose fundamental groups are subexponential extensions of the fundamental group of some closed locally symmetric manifold X of negative curvature. We show that, in this case, MinEnt(Y)ⁿ is an integral multiple of MinEnt(X)ⁿ, and the value MinEnt(Y) is generally not attained (unless if Y is diffeomorphic to X). This gives a new class of manifolds for which the minimal entropy problem is completely solved. Several examples (even complex projective), obtained by gluings and by taking plane intersections in complex projective space, are described. Some problems about topological stability, related to the minimal entropy problem, are also discussed.     

An extension theorem for holomorphic functions of slow growth on covering spaces of projective manifolds

LetX be a projective manifold of dimension n ≥ 2 andY →X an infinite covering space. EmbedX into projective space by sections of a sufficiently ample line bundle. We prove that any holomorphic function of sufficiently slow growth on the preimage of a transverse intersection ofX by a linear subspace of codimension <n extends toY. The proof uses a Hausdorff duality theorem for L₂ cohomology. We also show that every projective manifold has a finite branched covering whose universal covering space is Stein.     

The structure of some classes of <Emphasis Type="Italic">K</Emphasis>-contact manifolds

We study projective curvature tensor in K-contact and Sasakian manifolds. We prove that (1) if a K-contact manifold is quasi projectively flat then it is Einstein and (2) a K-contact manifold is ξ-projectively flat if and only if it is Einstein Sasakian. Necessary and sufficient conditions for a K-contact manifold to be quasi projectively flat and φ-projectively flat are obtained. We also prove that for a (2n + 1)-dimensional Sasakian manifold the conditions of being quasi projectively flat, φ-projectively flat and locally isometric to the unit sphere S ²ⁿ⁺¹ (1) are equivalent. Finally, we prove that a compact φ-projectively flat K-contact manifold with regular contact vector field is a principal S ¹-bundle over an almost Kaehler space of constant holomorphic sectional curvature 4.     

Convexity properties of coverings of 1-convex manifolds

We show the following result: let X be a 1-convex manifold, A its exceptional set, k = dimA and p : Y → X any covering. Then Y can be exhausted by an increasing sequence of smoothly bounded k-convex domains.      

Projective contact manifolds

The present work is concerned with the study of complex projective manifolds X which carry a complex contact structure. In the first part of the paper we show that if K _X is not nef, then either X is Fano and b ₂(X)=1, or X is of the form ℙ(T _Y ), where Y is a projective manifold. In the second part of the paper we consider contact manifolds where K _X is nef. Oblatum 15-X-1999 & 3-II-2000?Published online: 8 May 2000     

Generalized Poincaré Classes and Cubic Equivalences

Let Y be a smooth projective algebraic surface over ?, and T(Y) the kernel of the Albanese map CH₀(Y)_deg0 → Alb(Y). It was first proven by D. Mumford that if the genus Pg(Y) > 0, then T(Y) is 'infinite dimensional'. One would like to have a better idea about the structure of T(Y). For example, if Y is dominated by a product of curves E₁ × E₂, such as an abelian or a Kummer surface, then one can easily construct an abelian variety B and a surjective 'regular' homomorphism B^?z2 → T(Y). A similar story holds for the case where Y is the Fano surface of lines on a smooth cubic hypersurface in P⁴. This implies a sort of boundedness result for T(Y). It is natural to ask if this is the case for any smooth projective algebraic surface Y ? Partial results have been attained in this direction by the author [Illinois. J. Math. 35 (2), 1991]. In this paper, we show that the answer to this question is in general no. Furthermore, we generalize this question to the case of the Chow group of k—cycles on any projective algebraic manifold X, and arrive at, from a conjectural standpoint, necessary and sufficient cohomological conditions on X for which the question can be answered affirmatively.     

Domains of attraction of nonnormal operator-stable laws

A sequence of independent, identically distributed random vectors X₁, X₂, X₃,… is said to belong to the domain of attraction of a random vector Y is there exist linear operators A_n and constant vectors b_n such that A_n(X₁,…, X_n)+b_n converges in distribution to Y. We present a simple, necessary, and sufficient condition for the existence of such A_n, B_n in the case where Y has no normal component.     

A note on the coefficient rings of polynomial rings

LetA andB be two reduced commutative rings with finitely many minimal prime ideals. If the polynomial algebrasA[X ₁ …X _n ]=B[Y ₁ …Y _n ] whereX _i ,Y _iF are variables overA andB respectively, then there exists an injective ring homomorphism ϕ:A→B such thatB is finitely generated over ϕ(A).     

Moishezon manifolds

Let X be a compact Moishezon manifold which becomes projective after blowing up a smooth subvariety . We assume also that there exists a proper map onto a projective variety with a point, such that and is -big. We prove some inequalities between the dimensions of Y andX and we construct examples which shows the optimality of the inequalities. In the last section we discuss some differential geometry properties of these examples which lead to a conjecture. Received December 19, 1997     

Suites d’Applications Méromorphes Multivaluées et Courants Laminaires

Let F_n: X₁ → X₂ be a sequence of (multivalued) meromorphic maps between compact Kähler manifolds. We study the asymptotic distribution of preimages of points by F_n and, for multivalued self-maps of a compact Riemann surface, the asymptotic distribution of repelling fixed points. Let (Z_n) be a sequence of holomorphic images of ?^s in a projective manifold. We prove that the currents, defined by integration on Z_n, properly normalized, converge to currents which satisfy some laminarity property. We also show this laminarity property for the Green currents, of suitable bidimensions, associated to a regular polynomial automorphism of ?^k or an automorphism of a projective manifold.     

Cutting and Pasting of Elliptic Operators

If A : C∞E → C∞F is an elliptic operator between sections of vector bundles E, F over a closed smooth n-manifold X, Y a smooth (n – 1)-submanifold of X with trivial normal bundle, and Ψ = (ΨE, ΨF) a pair of automorphisms of E | Y and F | Y inducing a diffeomorphism f of Y and commuting with the principal symbol σ A of A over Y, then an elliptic operator A^Ψ is (uniquely up to operators of lower order) defined between sections of vector bundles E^Ψ, F^Ψ over a closed manifold X^f, all obtained by cutting and pasting the respective objects along Y. The difference index A^Ψ – index A is investigated and the relations with additivity properties of topological invariants and with classical transmission problems are explained.     

An information geometry algorithm for distribution control

In this paper, we consider the problem of distribution control from the viewpoint of information geometry. Different from most existing models used in stochastic control, it is assumed that the control input directly affects the distribution of the system output in probability sense. Here, we set up a new manifold (S), meanwhile the B-spline manifold (B) and the system output manifold (M) can be referred to as its submanifolds. We give an information geometrical algorithm which can be called as geodesic-projection algorithm using the properties of manifold. In the geodesic step, we can obtain the geodesic equation from the initial point V₀ = (ω₁₀, ω₂₀, ··· , ω_(n−1)0) to the specified point V_g = (ω_1g, ω_2g, ··· , ω_(n−1)g) in B. This gives us an optimal trajectory for the points changing along in B. In the projection step, we project the sample points selected from the geodesic onto M. The coordinates of the projections in M give the trajectory of the control input u.     

Reducibility of Punctual Hilbert Schemes of Cone Varieties

In this short note we show that for any pair of positive integers (d, n) with n > 2 and d > 1 or n = 2 and d > 4, there always exist projective varieties X ? ? ^N of dimension n and degree d and an integer s ₀ such that Hilb ^s (X) is reducible for all s ≥ s ₀. X will be a projective cone in ? ^N over an arbitrary projective variety Y ? ? ^N?1. In particular, we show that, opposite to the case of smooth surfaces, there exist projective surfaces with a single isolated singularity which have reducible Hilbert scheme of points.     

Domains of Semi-Stable Attraction of Nonnormal Semi-Stable Laws

A sequence of independent, identically distributed random vectors X₁, X₂, ... is said to belong to the -normed domain of semi-stable attraction of a random vector Y if there exist diagonal matrices A_n, constant vectors b_n and a sequence (k_n)_n of natural numbers with k_n ∞ and k_n+1/k_n → c ≥ 1 such that A_n(X₁ + · · · + X_kn) + b_n converges in distribution to Y. The limit law Y is then called semi-stable. We present a simple, necessary, and sufficient condition for the existence of such A_n, b_n, and k_n in the case where Y has no normal component. Furthermore we prove some moment conditions for random vectors belonging to the -normed domain of semi-stable attraction of Y.     

The Grothendieck ring of varieties and piecewise isomorphisms

Let K ₀(Var _k ) be the Grothendieck ring of algebraic varieties over a field k. Let X, Y be two algebraic varieties over k which are piecewise isomorphic (i.e. X and Y admit finite partitions X ₁, ..., X _n , Y ₁, ..., Y _n into locally closed subvarieties such that X _i is isomorphic to Y _i for all i ≤ n), then [X] = [Y] in K ₀(Var _k ). Larsen and Lunts ask whether the converse is true. For characteristic zero and algebraically closed field k, we answer positively this question when dim X ≤ 1 or X is a smooth connected projective surface or if X contains only finitely many rational curves.     

Solvariétés projectives de dimension trois

Let V be a hyperbolic 2-torus bundle over the circle, or equivalently, a quotient of the three-dimensional group Sol by a lattice . We study real projective structures on V. We prove that all such structures are left-invariant which means that they are all obtained by the following process: take a representation of Sol in PGL (4, R) with an open orbit in R P ³; it induces a projective structure on Sol and, hence, on the left-quotient \Sol=V. We classify all the real projective structures on V and show that they are in fact all affine. The proof involves a study of codimension one projective subsurfaces, which are tori, and the dynamic of their holonomy group in the whole manifold.     

Rational curves and ampleness properties¶of the tangent bundle of algebraic varieties

Let X be a projective manifold, a locally free ample subsheaf of the tangent bundle T _X . If and or n, we prove that . Furthermore we investigate ampleness properties of T _X on large families of curves and the relation to rational connectedness. Received: 2 July 1996     

On projective manifolds with two P-bundle structures

We investigate whether a projective manifold V which is a P ¹-bundle over a projective manifold X with the same homology type of P ^r can have another P-bundle structure over some projective manifold Y; moreover, in the affirmative case we find restrictions on the topology of Y. Among the corollaries we prove that if V is a P ^l-bundle over P ⁴ and over a 4-fold Y not of general type, then either V = P ⁴ x P ⁴, V = P(T P ⁴), or, possibly, Y is a rational Fano 4-fold many properties of which are known. Further generalizations naturally arising from the geometry of flag manifolds are discussed.Work partially supported by M.P.I. of the Italian Government.Both authors are members of G.N.S.A.G.A. of the Italian C.N.R.     

The signature of generalized flag manifolds and applications

Let G be a linear algebraic group over C and P be a parabolic subgroup. We determine the signatures of the flag manifold G/P. As an application, we prove that the nonsingular hypersurfaces of degree 2 in CP^n are prime if n satisfies certain conditions.     

Bifurcation in the stable manifold of a chemostat with general polynomial yields

A three‐dimensional chemostat with nth‐ and mth‐order polynomial yields, instead of the particular ones such as A+BS, A+BS², A+BS³, A+BS⁴, A+BS² + CS³, and A+BSⁿ, is proposed. The existence of limit cycles in the two‐dimensional stable manifold, the Hopf bifurcation, and the stability of the periodic solution created by the bifurcation is proved. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.