\(H\)-contact unit tangent sphere bundles (Q2478037): Difference between revisions

Let \((M,g)\) be a Riemannian manifold. Its unit tangent bundle \(T_1 M\) has a natural contact metric structure \((\xi,\eta,\Phi,\bar{g})\). Following a previous paper of the author [Differ. Geom. Appl. 20, No. 3, 367-378 (2004; Zbl 1061.53028)] we say that a metric contact structure is \(H\)-contact if the Reeb vector field \(\xi\) is harmonic. \textit{E. Boeckx} and \textit{L. Vanhecke} [Differ. Geom. Appl. 13, No. 1, 77--93 (2000; Zbl 0973.53053)] have proved that if \(M\) is a two-point homogeneous space then \(T_1 M\) is \(H\)-contact, and asked if the converse of this holds. This paper investigates this question, confirming in several cases.