The \(L^{2}\) geometry of spaces of harmonic maps \(S^{2}\to S^2\) and \(\mathbb RP^2\to \mathbb RP^2\) (Q1400169)
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The \(L^{2}\) geometry of spaces of harmonic maps \(S^{2}\to S^2\) and \(\mathbb RP^2\to \mathbb RP^2\) (English)
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13 August 2003
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The author presents a study of the \(L^2\) metric on the space \(M_n\) of rational maps of degree \(n\). Using a certain natural complex structure on \(M_n\), he proves that the metric is Kähler. For \(n=1\) he obtains explicit formulae for the metric and its holomorphic, sectional, Ricci and scalar curvatures. For this case he shows also that the space has finite volume and diameter and codimension 2 boundary at infinity. He analyzes also a certain class of Hamiltonian flows on \(M_1\). Finally, for a more general \(n\) he considers a certain geodesically incomplete submanifold of \(M_n\) and discusses its relevance to theoretical physics.
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rational maps
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complex structure
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curvature
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Hamiltonian flows.
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