Topology of irregular isomonodromy times on a fixed pointed curve (Q6971323)

The authors define and investigate moduli spaces of deformations of irregular classes on Riemann surfaces and aim to develop a systematic framework for understanding the intrinsic geometry underlying irregular isomonodromy systems. These moduli spaces provide a natural and conceptual viewpoint on the \textit{times} of such systems, generalizing the role played by deformation parameters in the classical theory of isomonodromy.\N\NFrom this perspective, the deformation spaces are not merely auxiliary constructs but rather encode the essential structure of irregular connections and their associated Stokes data. By studying their topology and geometry, the authors aim to uncover new invariants and symmetries that govern the dynamics of irregular isomonodromy.\N\NA central aspect of their approach is the generalization of the \(G\)-braid groups. In the classical setting, \(G\)-braid groups arise as fundamental groups of moduli spaces of regular connections, reflecting the monodromy of families of such connections. In the irregular case, the deformation spaces of irregular classes give rise to richer and more intricate fundamental groups, which we interpret as generalized \(G\)-braid groups. These groups capture the interplay between irregular singularities, Stokes phenomena and the global geometry of the underlying Riemann surface.\N\NIn particular, the authors focus on the generalization of the full \(G\)-braid groups, which in the regular case encode the complete set of symmetries and relations among monodromy data. Extending this notion to the irregular setting requires a careful analysis of how irregular classes deform, how their Stokes structures vary and how these variations are reflected in the topology of the moduli space. This deeper generalization will not only broaden the scope of braid group theory but also provide new tools for understanding the algebraic and geometric aspects of irregular isomonodromy systems.