Dynamics of a family of polynomial automorphisms of \(\mathbb {C}^3\), a phase transition (Q1742937)

This article explores the dynamics of some elements of the group of polynomial automorphisms of \(\mathbb{C}^3\). In particular, the authors study the properties of a family of polynomial automorphisms of \(\mathbb{C}^3\) depending on a complex parameter. It is proven that the first dynamical degree of the family is bigger than one, that it preserves a unique rational fibration and that it has an uncountable centralizer. In addition, the dynamics of the family are described, in particular the speed of points escaping to infinity. Finally, the authors analyze different behaviors of the family, in terms of the value of the corresponding parameter.