Abstract

We prove that at a finite singular time for the Harmonic Ricci Flow on a surface of positive genus both the energy density of the map component and the curvature of the domain manifold have to blow up simultaneously. As an immediate consequence, we obtain smooth long-time existence for the Harmonic Ricci Flow with large coupling constant.

Highlights

  • Introduction and resultsThe proof of Proposition 1.3 starts, where we show that the evolution of the underlying conformal structure, described by the horizontal curve g0(t), is well controlled and in particular that the injectivity radius of g0(t) is a priori bounded away from zero on any given time interval of finite length

  • Introduction and resultsIn this article, we study Harmonic Ricci Flow, which was introduced by the first author in [20, 22], with some special cases previously studied in [17, 18]

  • We study Harmonic Ricci Flow

Read more

Summary

Introduction and results

The proof of Proposition 1.3 starts, where we show that the evolution of the underlying conformal structure, described by the horizontal curve g0(t), is well controlled and in particular that the injectivity radius of g0(t) is a priori bounded away from zero on any given time interval of finite length. This corresponds to saying that g0(t) does not degenerate in. We will explain how the two-dimensional Harmonic Ricci Flow (or any flow of Riemannian metrics on a closed surface) can be split into evolutions in conformal, horizontal and Lie-derivative directions.

Splitting general flows on surfaces of positive genus
Equations for the components of Harmonic Ricci Flow
Evolution in horizontal direction
Evolution of the conformal factor
H1-estimates for u and other corollaries
H2-estimates for u
Higher regularity and curvature estimates
Holder continuity
Curvature bounds and proofs of the main results

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.