Existence of Symplectic Structures on Torus Bundles Over Surfaces

Let E be the total space of a locally trivial torus bundle over a surface Σ_g of genus g > 1. Using Seiberg–Witten theory and spectral sequences, we prove that E carries a symplectic structure if and only if the homology class of the fiber [T²] is nonzero in H₂(E, ℝ). Mathematics Subject Classifications (2000): 53D05, 57R57, 55R20.     

Semi-free Hamiltonian circle actions on 6-dimensional symplectic manifolds

Assume is a connected, compact 6-dimensional symplectic manifold equipped with a semi-free Hamiltonian circle action, such that the fixed point set consists of isolated points or compact orientable surfaces. We restrict attention to the case . We give a complete list of the possible manifolds, and determine their equivariant cohomology rings and equivariant Chern classes. Some of these manifolds are classified up to diffeomorphism. We also show the existence for a few cases.

     

Circle actions on simply connected 5-manifolds

The aim of this paper is to study compact 5-manifolds which admit fixed point free circle actions. The first result implies that the torsion in the second homology and the second Stiefel-Whitney class have to satisfy strong restrictions. We then show that for simply connected 5-manifolds these restrictions are necessary and sufficient.     

The Witt classes of torsion linking forms of (4n−1)-manifolds with pseudo-free circle actions

In this paper we compute the Witt class of torsion linking forms of (4n−1)-dimensional closed oriented manifolds admitting orientation preserving pseudo-free circle actions.     

On the construction of certain 6-dimensional symplectic manifolds with Hamiltonian circle actions

Let be a connected, compact 6-dimensional symplectic manifold equipped with a semi-free Hamiltonian action such that the fixed point set consists of isolated points or surfaces. Assume dim . In an earlier paper, we defined a certain invariant of such spaces which consists of fixed point data and twist type, and we divided the possible values of these invariants into six ``types'. In this paper, we construct such manifolds with these ``types'. As a consequence, we have a precise list of the values of these invariants.

     

Minimal genus in 4-manifolds with a free circle action

Let N be a closed irreducible 3-manifold and assume N   is not a graph manifold. We improve for all but finitely many S¹$S^1$-bundles M over N   the adjunction inequality for the minimal complexity of embedded surfaces. This allows us to completely determine the minimal complexity of embedded surfaces in all but finitely many S¹$S^1$-bundles over a large class of 3-manifolds.     

辛代数的不变双线性型

考察了辛代数和与它相联系的李三系的双线性型之间的关系,并证明了辛代数的反对称不变双线性型可以唯一扩张到与它相联系的李三系中.作为这种关系的一个应用,得到了二次辛代数是单辛代数的一个充要条件,并证明二次辛代数的唯一分解定理.     

椭圆曲面上的辛循环作用

Let X = E（n） be the relatively minimal elliptic surface with rational base, where n 〉 2. In this paper, several pseudofree, homologically trivial, symplectic cyclic actions by groups whose orders are 2, 3, 5 and 7 on X are studied.     

An invariant for quadratic forms valued in Galois Rings of characteristic 4

We introduce an invariant for nonsingular quadratic forms that take values in a Galois Ring of characteristic 4. This notion extends the invariant in ${\mathbb{Z}}_8$ for ${\mathbb{Z}}_4$-valued quadratic forms defined by Brown [E.H. Brown, Generalizations of the Kervaire invariant, Ann. of Math. (2) 95 (2) (1972) 368–383] and studied by Wood [J.A. Wood, Witt's extension theorem for mod four valued quadratic forms, Trans. Amer. Math. Soc. 336 (1) (1993) 445–461]. It is defined in the associated Galois Ring of characteristic 8. Nonsingular quadratic forms are characterized by their invariant and the type of the associated bilinear form (alternating or not).     

Hamiltonian reductions of free particles under polar actions of compact Lie groups

We investigate classical and quantum Hamiltonian reductions of free geodesic systems of complete Riemannian manifolds. We describe the reduced systems under the assumption that the underlying compact symmetry group acts in a polar manner in the sense that there exist regularly embedded, closed, connected submanifolds intersecting all orbits orthogonally in the configuration space. Hyperpolar actions on Lie groups and on symmetric spaces lead to families of integrable systems of the spin Calogero-Sutherland type. __________ Translated from Teoreticheskaya i Matematicheskaya Fizika, Vol. 155, No. 1, pp. 161–176, April, 2008.     

Imbeddings of free actions on handlebodies

Fix a free, orientation-preserving action of a finite group on a -dimensional handlebody . Whenever acts freely preserving orientation on a connected -manifold , there is a -equivariant imbedding of into . There are choices of closed and Seifert-fibered for which the image of is a handlebody of a Heegaard splitting of . Provided that the genus of is at least , there are similar choices with closed and hyperbolic.

     

Uniform algebras on the sphere invariant under group actions

It is shown under certain conditions that a uniform algebra on the unit sphere S in C ² that is invariant under the action of the 2-torus must be C(S). Contrasting with this, an example is presented showing that the statement becomes false when 2 is replaced by n > 2. It is also shown that C(M) is the only uniform algebra on a smooth manifold M that is invariant under a transitive Lie group action on its maximal ideal space. The results presented answer a question raised by Ronald Douglas in connection with a conjecture of William Arveson.     

Symplectic structure and reduction on the space of Riemannian metrics

The space of Riemannian metrics ${\mathfrak{Met}}MThe space of Riemannian metrics on an oriented compact manifold M of dimension n = 4k − 2 is endowed with a canonical presymplectic structure and a moment map [cf. Ferreiro Pérez and Mu?oz Masqué, Preprint (arXiv: math.DG/0507075)]. The fiber is characterized as the space of solutions to a differential equation. In dimension 2, the symplectic reduction of is analyzed and the construction presented here is compared with that introduced in Donaldson (Fields Medallists’ Lectures, 1997) and Fujiki (Sugaku Expositions 5(2):173–191, 1992). Finally, conformally flat metrics and, for n = 6, K?hler metrics of constant holomorphic sectional curvature are shown to be contained in .      

The depth invariant for group actions on countable phase spaces

The construction of the depth of a countable symbolic system, which was studied earlier by the author for actions of the group , is generalized to the case of an arbitrary finitely generated Abelian group action. A new property, which is called the uniformity of the depth, is studied. The depth, which takes values in the set of at most countable ordinals, is a topological invariant of countable symbolic systems. In the paper we describe the set of possible values of the depth invariant and the method of constructing dynamical systems with an arbitrary admissible depth. Translated fromMatematicheskie Zametki, Vol. 65, No. 6, pp. 893–907, June, 1999.     

On the topological classification of pseudofree group actions on 4-manifolds: II

This paper is concerned with the algebraic aspects of the classification of pseudofree, locally linear group actions on a simply connected 4-manifold, particularly with the splitting and stability properties of the associated Hermitian intersection module and its isometry group. Our main result is the proof of stability of the equivariant intersection form for a large class of pseudofree actions. We also prove a topological rigidity theorem stating that two locally linear, pseudofree actions on a closed, oriented, simply connected 4-manifold, with the equivariant intersection forms indefinite and of rank at least 3 at each irreducible character, are topologically conjugate by an orientation preserving homeomorphism if and only if their oriented local representations at the corresponding fixed points are linearly equivalent.Partially supported by the N.S.F.     

Constructing the Kähler and the symplectic structures from certain spinors on 4-manifolds

We show that, on an oriented Riemannian 4-manifold, existence of a non-zero parallel spinor with respect to a spin structure implies that the underlying smooth manifold admits a Kähler structure. A similar but weaker condition is obtained for the 4-manifold to admit a symplectic structure. We also show that the structure in which the non-zero parallel spinor lives is equivalent to the canonical spin structure associated to the Kähler structure.

     

Optimal actuator locations and precision micro-control actions on free paraboloidal membrane shells

Flexible paraboloidal shells, as key components, are increasingly utilized in antennas, reflectors, optical systems, aerospace structures, etc. To explore precise shape and vibration control of the paraboloidal membrane shells, this study focuses on analysis of microscopic control actions of segmented actuator patches laminated on the surface of a free paraboloidal membrane shell. Governing equations of the membrane shell system and modal control forces of distributed actuator patches are presented first, and followed by the analysis of dominating micro-control actions based on various natural modes, actuator locations and geometrical parameters. Finally, according to the parametric analysis, simulation data reveal main factors significantly influencing active control behavior on smart free-floating paraboloidal membrane shell systems, thus providing design guidelines to achieve optimal control of paraboloidal shell systems.     

The closing lemma for nonsingular endomorphisms equivariant under free actions of finite groups

In this paper a closing lemma for nonsingular endomorphisms equivariant under free actions of finite-groups is proved. Hence a recurrent trajectory, as well as all of its symmetric conjugates, of a nonsingular endomorphism equivariant under a free action of a finite group can be closed up simultaneously by an arbitrarily small equivariant perturbation.