Evolution equations in Riemannian geometry

Details Evolution equations in Riemannian geometry Evolution equations in Riemannian geometry

2011-04-20

arxiv.org/abs/1104.4086v2

Mathematics

Differential Geometry

Final version, to appear in Japanese Journal of Mathematics

Scientific paper

A fundamental question in Riemannian geometry is to find canonical metrics on a given smooth manifold. In the 1980s, R. Hamilton proposed an approach to this question based on parabolic partial differential equations. The goal is to start from a given initial metric and deform it to a canonical metric by means of an evolution equation. There are various natural evolution equations for Riemannian metrics, including the Ricci flow and the conformal Yamabe flow. In this survey, we discuss the global behavior of the solutions to these equations. In particular, we describe how these techniques can be used to prove the Differentiable Sphere Theorem. This article is based on the Takagi Lectures delivered by the author at the Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Kyoto University, on June 4, 2011.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Evolution equations in Riemannian geometry does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Evolution equations in Riemannian geometry, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Evolution equations in Riemannian geometry will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-433583