Index, nullity and flux of \(n\)-noids (Q5964052)

Let \(M\) be a complete Riemann surface immersed conformally as a minimal surface in \(\mathbb R^3\). Roughly speaking, (1) the \textit{index} of \(M\) is defined as that of the Jacobi operator \(J = -\Delta - | dG|^2\), \(G\) being the Gauss map of \(M\), (2) its \textit{nullity} is defined as the dimension of the kernel of \(J\) and (3) if \(q\) is an end of \(M\), then the \textit{flux} vector \(\phi(q)\) is given by \(\phi(q) = \int_\gamma \vec{n}\), where \(\gamma\) is a loop surrounding \(q\) and \(\vec{n}\) is a normal along \(\gamma\). Here, the authors study all these quantities (index, nullity and flux) of \(n\)-\textit{noids}, that is of complete conformal minimal immersions of surfaces with \(n\) embedded ends.