Le laplacien hypoelliptique sur le fibré cotangent

We give a Lichnerowicz formula for the Laplacian associated to a deformation of Hodge theory. This Laplacian is a second order hypoelliptic operator on the cotangent bundle. It interpolates naturally between the classical Hodge Laplacian and the generator of the geodesic flow. To cite this article: J.-M. Bismut, C. R. Acad. Sci. Paris, Ser. I 338 (2004).     

Des statistiques liées à la fonction de Green du laplacien

In this Note, we show that an invariant test of uniformity for a sample from a compact 2-point homogeneous space can be based on the Green function of the Laplacian. The three celebrated Watson, Cramér–von-Mises and Anderson–Darling statistics are shown to be particular cases of this family of statistics. To cite this article: J.-R. Pycke, C. R. Acad. Sci. Paris, Ser. I 341 (2005).     

Eigenvalue estimates and L 1 energy on closed manifolds

In this paper, we study Lichnerowicz type estimate for eigenvalues of drifting Laplacian operator and the decay rates of L1 and L2 energy for drifting heat equation on closed Riemannian manifolds with weighted measure.     

Essential unitarization of symplectics and applications to field quantization

Symplectic operators satisfying generic and group-invariant (spectral) positivity conditions are studied; the theory developed is applied and illustrated to determine the unique invariant frequency decomposition (equivalently, linear quantization with invariant vacuum state) of the Klein-Gordon equation in non-static spacetimes. Let (H, Ω) be any linear topological symplectic space such that there exists a real-linear and topological isomorphism of H with some complex Hilbert space carrying Ω into the imaginary part of the scalar product. Then any bounded invertible symplectic S ∈ Sp(H) (resp. bounded infinitesimally symplectic A ∈ sp(H)) which satisfies $\text{Ω(Sv, v) > 0}$ (resp. $\text{Ω(Av, v) > 0}$) for all nonzero v ω H, where S + I is invertible, is realized uniquely and constructively as a unitary (resp. skewadjoint) operator in a complex Hilbert space which depends in general on the operator and typically only densely intersects H. The essentially unique weakly and uniformly closed invariant convex cones in sp(H) are determined, extending previously known results in the finite-dimensional case. A notion of “skew-adjoint extension” of a closed semi-bounded infinitesimally symplectic operator is defined, strictly including the usual notion of positive self-adjoint extension in a complex Hilbert space; all such skew-adjoint extensions are parametrized, as in the von Neumann or Birman-Krein-Vishik theories. Finally, the unique complex Hilbertian structure—formulated on the space of solutions of the covariant Klein-Gordon equation in generic conformal perturbations of flat space—is uniquely determined by invariance under the scattering operator. The invariant Hilbert structure is explicitly calculated to first order for an infinite-dimensional class of purely time-dependent metric perturbations, and higher-order contributions are rigorously estimated.     

Spectrum of a homogeneous graph

We describe the spectrum of the Laplacian for a homogeneous graph acted on by a discrete group. This follows from a more general result which describes the spectrum of a convolution operator on a homogeneous space of a locally compact group. We also prove a version of Harnack inequality for a Schrödinger operator on an invariant homogeneous graph.     

A complete analogue of Hardy’s theorem on SL2(ℝ) and characterization of the heat kernel

A theorem of Hardy characterizes the Gauss kernel (heat kernel of the Laplacian) on ℝ from estimates on the function and its Fourier transform. In this article we establisha full group version of the theorem for SL₂(ℝ) which can accommodate functions with arbitraryK-types. We also consider the ‘heat equation’ of the Casimir operator, which plays the role of the Laplacian for the group. We show that despite the structural difference of the Casimir with the Laplacian on ℝⁿ or the Laplace—Beltrami operator on the Riemannian symmetric spaces, it is possible to have a heat kernel. This heat kernel for the full group can also be characterized by Hardy-like estimates.     

Actions moyennables et fonctions harmoniquesAmeanable actions and harmonic functions

We prove that the action of a countable discrete group on a locally compact invariant space of minimal harmonic functions is ameanable. To cite this article: P. Biane, E. Germain, C. R. Acad. Sci. Paris, Ser. I 334 (2002) 355–358.     

An Uncertainty Principle for Eigenfunction Expansions

In this paper, we extend a theorem of Hardy’s on Fourier transform pairs to: (a) a noncompact-type Riemannian symmetric space of rank one, with respect to the eigenfunction expansion of the invariant Laplacian; (b) a compact Riemannian manifold with respect to the eigenfunction expansion of a positive elliptic operator; and (c) Rⁿ with respect to Hermite and Laguerre expansions.     

Perelman’s lambda-functional and the stability of Ricci-flat metrics

In this article, we introduce a new method (based on Perelman’s λ-functional) to study the stability of compact Ricci-flat metrics. Under the assumption that all infinitesimal Ricci-flat deformations are integrable we prove: (a) a Ricci-flat metric is a local maximizer of λ in a C ^2,α -sense if and only if its Lichnerowicz Laplacian is nonpositive, (b) λ satisfies a ?ojasiewicz-Simon gradient inequality, (c) the Ricci flow does not move excessively in gauge directions. As consequences, we obtain a rigidity result, a new proof of Sesum’s dynamical stability theorem, and a dynamical instability theorem.     

Analysis in space-time bundles. III. Higher spin bundles

The universal cosmos M? is the unique four-dimensional globally causal space-time manifold to which the Dirac and Maxwell equations (among others) maximally and covariantly extend. A systematic treatment is presented of general fields over M?, of arbitrary spin; considered are fields induced from all irreducible representation of the isotropy group (scale-extended Poincaré group) to G?, the connected causal group of M?. Restricted to any species of such fields, the K?-invariant canonical Dirac operator (K? = maximal essentially compact subgroup of G?) is shown G?-covariant for a unique conformal weight. A normalized K?-finite basis for such fields is constructed. The basis actions thereon of the Dirac operator, infinitesimal generators of G?, discrete symmetries, second-order Casimir, and the essentially unique third-order noncentral quantum number (enveloping algebra element) invariant under K? are derived. Composition series under G? of a class of these field spaces—namely, the extension to M? of the relativistic fields considered by Bargman and Wigner, or arbitrary spin and conformal weight—are determined, distinguishing by invariance and causality features alone the essentially conventional positive-energy mass 0 subspaces and massive invariant sub-quotient spaces, whose unitarity under G? is given a new proof. The “completely positive” subclass (cf. below) of representations is determined. A more detailed treatment of spin one bundles (vector and two-form, of arbitrary conformal weight) is included; the exterior derivative transformations are diagonalized, and the conformally invariant massive spin one scalar product is identified with a mathematical version of the conventional electromagnetic field Lagrangian.     

The Density of Translates of Zonal Kernels on Compact Homogeneous Spaces

Compact manifolds embedded in Euclidean space which have a transitive group G of linear isometries, such as the spheres with the rotation group or the “flat” tori with the group of rotations in each coordinate direction, admit a natural notion of a continuous G-invariant kernel function k(x, y), which generalizes the idea of a radial or distance-dependent function on the spheres and tori. In connection with a study of quasi-interpolation on these spaces, we have reproved and extended results of Sun for the spheres to characterize those kernels for which the span of the translates, ∑ a_nk(x, y_n), is dense in the continuous functions. The essence of the characterization is that the integral operator with G-invariant kernel k(x, y) must be non-singular when restricted to the space of nth degree polynomial functions. This requires that the polynomials be invariant under all such linear operators, which is true for many compact homogeneous M including the spheres, tori, and others. In fact the non-singularity must hold only on any finite-dimensional space of zonal polynomials, those which are pointwise fixed by the subgroup of all isometries fixing a single point on M. In practical terms this later condition is verified by choosing one point on the manifold (the north pole on the spheres or the identity element on the flat tori), picking some basis for the polynomials of given degree which are fixed under the isometries leaving the pole invariant, and testing whether the integral operator (which leaves this space invariant) has a non-singular matrix. In all the cases considered, where the family of G-invariant kernels lead to commuting operator families, there are diagonalizing bases for this restricted operator, and the characterization becomes the non-vanishing of the appropriate Fourier-like coefficients.     

An addition theorem for the manifolds with the Laplacian having discrete spectrum

The question of the preservation of discreteness of the spectrum of the Laplacian acting in a space of differential forms under the cutting and gluing of manifolds reduces to the same problem for compact solvability of the operator of exterior derivation. Along these lines, we give some conditions on a cut Y dividing a Riemannian manifold X into two parts X ₊ and X _? under which the spectrum of the Laplacian on X is discrete if and only if so are the spectra of the Laplacians on X ₊ and X _?.     

L'opérateur de Dirac hypoelliptique

We announce the construction of a deformation of the Dirac operator on a compact spin manifold into a hypoelliptic Dirac operator on the total space of the tangent space. This construction gives an analogue for the Dirac operator of a related deformation we already gave for the de Rham complex. For simplicity, we only explain the construction in the case of complex manifolds. We define hypoelliptic Quillen metrics, which we compare to the classical Quillen metrics. To cite this article: J.-M. Bismut, C. R. Acad. Sci. Paris, Ser. I 343 (2006).     

Beyond hyperinvariance for compact operators

We introduce a new class of operator algebras on Hilbert space. To each bounded linear operator a spectral algebra is associated. These algebras are quite substantial, each containing the commutant of the associated operator, frequently as a proper subalgebra. We establish several sufficient conditions for a spectral algebra to have a nontrivial invariant subspace. When the associated operator is compact this leads to a generalization of Lomonosov's theorem.     

Une nouvelle estimation extrinsèque du spectre de l'opérateur de Dirac

We prove a new upper bound for the smallest eigenvalues of the Dirac operator on a compact hypersurface of the hyperbolic space. To cite this article: N. Ginoux, C. R. Acad. Sci. Paris, Ser. I 336 (2003).     

Dissipative operators in the Krein space. Invariant subspaces and properties of restrictions

We prove that a dissipative operator in the Krein space has a maximal nonnegative invariant subspace provided that the operator admits matrix representation with respect to the canonical decomposition of the space and the upper right operator in this representation is compact relative to the lower right operator. Under the additional assumption that the upper and lower left operators are bounded (the so-called Langer condition), this result was proved (in increasing order of generality) by Pontryagin, Krein, Langer, and Azizov. We relax the Langer condition essentially and prove under the new assumptions that a maximal dissipative operator in the Krein space has a maximal nonnegative invariant subspace such that the spectrum of its restriction to this subspace lies in the left half-plane. Sufficient conditions are found for this restriction to be the generator of a holomorphic semigroup or a C ₀-semigroup.     

Invariants of Isospectral Deformations and Spectral Rigidity

We introduce a notion of weak isospectrality for continuous deformations. Consider the Laplace–Beltrami operator on a compact Riemannian manifold with Robin boundary conditions. Given a Kronecker invariant torus Λ of the billiard ball map with a Diophantine vector of rotation we prove that certain integrals on Λ involving the function in the Robin boundary conditions remain constant under weak isospectral deformations. To this end we construct continuous families of quasimodes associated with Λ. We obtain also isospectral invariants of the Laplacian with a real-valued potential on a compact manifold for continuous deformations of the potential. These invariants are obtained from the first Birkhoff invariant of the microlocal monodromy operator associated to Λ. As an application we prove spectral rigidity of the Robin boundary conditions in the case of Liouville billiard tables of dimension two in the presence of a (?/2?)² group of symmetries.     

Opérateurs linéaires continus d'extension dans des intersections de classes ultradifférentiables

Mityagin proved that the Tchebyshev polynomials form a Schauder basis of the space of C^∞ functions on the interval [?1,1]. Thus, he deduced an explicit continuous linear extension operator. These results were extended, by Goncharov, to compact sets which do not satisfy the Markov's inequalities. On the other hand, Tidten gave examples of compact sets for which there is no continuous linear extension operator. In this Note, we generalize these works to ultradifferentiable classes of functions built on the model of the intersection of non quasi-analytic Gevrey classes. We get, among other things, a Whitney linear extension theorem for ultradifferentiable jets of Beurling type. To cite this article: P. Beaugendre, C. R. Acad. Sci. Paris, Ser. I 338 (2004).     

Bergman kernels and symplectic reduction

We present several results concerning the asymptotic expansion of the invariant Bergman kernel of the ${\mathrm{spin}}^c$ Dirac operator associated with high tensor powers of a positive line bundle on a compact symplectic manifold. To cite this article: X. Ma, W. Zhang, C. R. Acad. Sci. Paris, Ser. I 341 (2005).