Lorentzian Warped Products and Singularity

We show that to any convex function f: ⁿ there correspondinfinitely many geodesically complete metricsds² such that Ric() 0 for anynonspacelike vector . These metrics are constructedas the warped products of the natural metric in and the inner metric of a convexhyperface (the graph of f) in ^{n + 1}.     

Poisson–Lie Diffeomorphism Groups

We explicitly construct a class of coboundary Poisson–Lie structures on the group of formal diffeomorphisms of ⁿ . Equivalently, these give rise to a class of coboundary triangular Lie bialgebra structures on the Lie algebra W _n of formal vector fields on ⁿ . We conjecture that this class accounts for all such coboundary structures. The natural action of the constructed Poisson–Lie diffeomorphism groups gives rise to large classes of compatible Poisson structures on ⁿ , thus making it a Poisson space. Moreover, the canonical action of the Poisson–Lie groups FDiff( ^m ) × FDiff ⁿ ) gives rise to classes of compatible Poisson structures on the space J ( ^m , ⁿ ) of infinite jets of smooth maps ^{m n} , which makes it also a Poisson space for this action. Poisson modules of generalized densities are also constructed. Initial steps towards a classification of these structures are taken.     

The group of automorphisms of the galilei group

The group of automorphisms of the Galilei groupG: Aut(G) is calculated. It is shown that Aut(G) has the structure of a semi-direct product byG of the group _m ^* ×_m where _m is the group of reals noted multiplicatively and _m ^* <_m is the subgroup of positive reals.     

The vacuum and lightcone quantization of interaction Hamiltonians

Let denote the conformally invariant neutral free scalar field on ×S ⁿ. The naive lightcone Hamiltonian for a ^p interaction is given by c^p, where C denotes a lightcone in ×S ⁿ, and the Wick power is relative to the free vacuum. We show that this sesquilinear form annihilates the free vacuum if n3 is odd, p>2, and p(n–1)0 mod 4.     

Common tangent space ℝ 1 4 fromU(2) charges

It is discussed how a common space-time can be constructed from a proposed hiddenU(2) world. Schrödinger's idea to obtain discrete eigenvalues by solving the Maxwell equations for the fieldF on compact spaces without boundaries is modified by orthogonality and identification concepts for the potentialsA. Using residue classes with respect to the metric (Clifford algebra), a common spinor space ⁴=RL and a common Minkowski tangent space ₁ ⁴ are bilinearly constructed from tangent spaces ofU(2) individuals [U(2) manifolds with orthogonal potentials]. The space constructed has the following properties. (1) There are algebraic elements for the identification ofU(2) individuals from ₁ ⁴ as spinors and vectorsA. (2) The transfer of the potentials fromU(2) via ⁴ to ₁ ⁴ is linear. (3) The hiddenU(2) content of the left- and right-handed spaces (L, R) is quite different. The potentials on U(2) individuals are transformed into complex wave functions on the spinor space and into 1-formsA on ₁ ⁴ that can be enlarged to gauge potentials. The construction is discussed from an old point of view of Einstein's, starting with the electric charge as the primary concept for quantum theory. The construction of the tangent space ₁ ⁴ does not depend on a preceding introduction of any points (uncertainty). The identity problem of the interpretation of the quantum theory is discussed in some detail. It is indicated how the algebraic, partiallyad hoc constructions can give a rigid frame for further analytical work.     

Monopoles,braid groups,and the dirac operator

Using the relation between the space of rational functions on , the space ofSU(2)-monopoles on ³, and the classifying space of the braid group, see [10], we show how the index bundle of the family of real Dirac operators coupled toSU(2)-monopoles can be described using permutation representations of Artin's braid groups. We also show how this implies the existence of a pair consisting of a gauge fieldA and a Higgs field on ³ whose corresponding Dirac equation has an arbitrarily large dimensional space of solutions.The first author was supported by a grant from the NSF     

Hyper-Kähler metrics and a generalization of the Bogomolny equations

We generalize the Bogomolny equations to field equations on ^{3 n} and describe a twistor correspondence. We consider a general hyper-Kähler metric in dimension 4n with an action of the torusT ⁿ compatible with the hyper-Kähler structure. We prove that such a metric can be described in terms of theT ⁿ -solution of the field equations coming from the twistor space of the metric.     

The general four-dimensional spherically symmetric Finsler space

Finsler geometries give natural generalisations of Riemannian geometries, and hence possible natural extensions of general relativity. In this latter (gravitational) context, it is of particular interest to find the general spherically symmetric Finsler metric on ⁴. In this paper, we derive this metric. The general solution is given in two alternative forms, the second of which allows easy comparison with Riemannian-like metrics. We also derive the general axially symmetric Finsler metric on ⁴.     

Metrics are Clifford algebra involutions

Four-dimensional space-time, all relevant inner products, and some of the groups leaving these inner products invariant are manufactured from more basic algebraic ingredients, all inside the 8-dimensional Pauli algebra : (1) Euclidean 3-spaceE ³, (2) Minkowski 4-spaceM ⁴, (3) complex 4-space ⁴, and all three metrics and all three inner products. The groupsSO(3;) SO(3; 1;) SO (4;) are obtained as images of twofold covering maps of subgroups of or their direct product. A method of embedding in the Clifford algebraC(1;n–1) ofn-dimensional Minkowski space is given for anyn4. Furthermore, all three groups act not only on the relevant vector spaces, but on all ofC(1;n–1), leaving setwise invariant.     

The Broadwell model for initial values inL + 1 (ℝ)

The Cauchy problem for the Broadwell model is shown to have a global mild solution for initial data inL ₊ ¹ () with smallL ¹-norm, and a local solution for arbitrary initial data inL ₊ ¹ (). For data which are small inL ¹(), the asymptotic behaviour of the solutions ast is determined. Moreover, it is shown that a global solution exists for all initial values inL ₊ ¹ () with finite entropy if theH-Theorem holds.     

The thermodynamic limit for a crystal

Consider a crystal with nucleii fixed at the lattice points in ³, interacting by Coulomb forces with quantized electrons in . We prove that the pressure tends to a limit as grows infinitely large.Supported by NSF Grant No. MCS80-03072     

Convergence of Nelson fiffusions

Let _t, _t ⁿ ,n1, be solutions of Schrödinger equations with potentials form-bounded by –1/2 and initial data inH ¹( ^d ). LetP, P ⁿ ,n1, be the probability measures on the path space =C(₊, ^d ) given by the corresponding Nelson diffusions. We show that if { _t ⁿ } _n1 converges to _t inH ¹( ^d ), uniformly int over compact intervals, then converges to in total variation t0. Moreover, if the potentials are in the Kato classK _d , we show that the above result follows fromH ¹-convergence of initial data, andK _d -convergence of potentials.     

Splitting the Cartesian point

It is argued that the point structure of space and time must be constructed from the primitive extensional character of space and time. A procedure for doing this is laid down and applied to one-dimensional and two-dimensional systems of abstract extensions. Topological and metrical properties of the constructed point systems, which differ nontrivially from the usual and ² models, are examined. Briefly, constructed points are associated with directions and the Cartesian point is split. In one-dimension each point splits into a point pair compatible with the linear ordering. An application to one-dimensional particle motion is given, with the result that natural topological assumptions force the number of left point, right point transitions to remain locally finite in a continuous motion. In general, Cartesian points are seen to correspond to certain filters on a suitable Boolean algebra. Constructed points correspond to ultrafilters. Thus, point construction gives a natural refinement of the Cartesian systems.     

Local theory of solutions for the 0(2k+1) σ-model

We develop a theory of solutionsn for the Euclidean nonlinear 0(2k+1)-model for arbitraryk and for a regionG². We consider a subclass of solutions characterized by a condition which is fulfilled, forG=², by thosen that live on the Riemann sphere S²². We are able to characterize this class completely in terms ofk meromorphic functions, and we give an explicit inductive procedure which allows us to calculate all 0(2k+1) solutions from the trivial 0(1) solutions.     

Harmonic maps with defects

Two problems concerning maps with point singularities from a domain C ³ toS ² are solved. The first is to determine the minimum energy of when the location and topological degree of the singularities are prescribed. In the second problem is the unit ball and =g is given on ; we show that the only cases in whichg(x/|x|) minimizes the energy isg=const org(x)=±Rx withR a rotation. Extensions of these problems are also solved, e.g. points are replaced by holes, ³,S ² is replaced by ^N ,S ^N–1 or by ^N , P ^N–1, the latter being appropriate for the theory of liquid crystals.Work partially supported by U.S. National Science Foundation grant PHY 85-15288-A02     

Geometric prequantization on the spin bundle based onN-symplectic geometry: The dirac equation

We present preliminary results for a prequantization procedure that leads in a natural way to the Dirac equation. The starting point is the recently introducedn-symplectic geometry on the bundle of linear framesLM of ann-dimensional manifoldM in which the ⁿ-valued soldering 1-form onLM plays the role of then-symplectic potential. On a 4-dimensional spacetime manifold we consider the tensorial ⁴⁴valued function onLM determined by the spacetime metric tensor g as the Hamiltonian for free observers and determine the associated ⁴-valued Hamiltonian vector field , Integration of theX ⁱ yields the dynamics of free observers on spacetime, namely parallel transport of linear frames along spacetime geodesies. In order to obtain a vector field on the spin bundleSM which is a lift of and which is induced by a vector field for an appropriate mapping , it is useful to define a prolongation of some bundleL ^o M of oriented frames ofM. IfGL ⁺(4, ) denotes the identity component ofGL(4, ), thenGL ⁺(4, ) is the structure group ofL ^o M and its double cover is the structure group of. We show that the lift of onL ^o M to induces a natural 4-symplectic potential on. If is the lift of g to, then we find the ⁴-valued Hamiltonian vector field on determined by and show that the vector fieldsX _g ⁱ on are tangent to the subbundleSM. Integration of the restriction of theX ⁱ toSM now yields parallel transport of spin frames and thus tetrads along spacetime geodesies of g. We consider a naive prequantization operator assignment acting on ⁴-spinors in the standard representation ofSL(2, ). The eigenvalue equation for the system of new Hilbert space operators yields the Dirac equation.     

The topology of asymptotically Euclidean static perfect fluid space-time

It is shown that a geodesically complete, asymptotically Euclidean, static perfect fluid space-time satisfying the time-like convergence condition and having a connected fluid region is diffeomorphic to ³×.     

The cohomology of nets over Minkowski space

We investigate the cohomology of nets over Minkowski space and develop exact sequence techniques enabling us to compute many low-dimensional cohomologies. We examine in particular nets derived from smooth solutions of invariant partial differential equations using causal support conditions. Thus the wave equation gives a trivial second cohomology whereas the vector wave equation with Lorentz condition and Maxwell's equations give a second cohomology and × corresponding, respectively, to an electric and an electric and magnetic charge.     

Existence of solutions for Schrödinger evolution equations

We study the existence, uniqueness and regularity of the solution of the initial value problem for the time dependent Schrödinger equationiu/t=(–1/2)u+V(t,x)u,u(0)=u ₀. We provide sufficient conditions onV(t,x) such that the equation generates a unique unitary propagatorU(t,s) and such thatU(t,s)u ₀C ¹(,L ²) C ⁰(H ²( ⁿ )) foru ₀H ²( ⁿ ). The conditions are general enough to accommodate moving singularities of type x^–2+(n4) or x^–n/2+(n3).     

Stochastic coupling and thermodynamic inequalities

Let ₁ and ₂ be thermodynamic Gibbs measures on ^m and ⁿ , respectively. Diffusions are constructed having ₁, and ₂ as invariant measures. These diffusions are then coupled; inequalities between expectations of certain random variables on the two spaces result.Partially supported by NSF-MCS 74-07313-A03