This thesis is mainly concerned with the study of hypersymplectic structures in gauge theory. These structures arise via applications of the hypersymplectic quotient construction to the action of the gauge group on certain spaces of connections and Higgs fields. Motivated by Kobayashi-Hitchin correspondences in the case of hyperkähler moduli spaces, we first study the relationship between hypersymplectic, complex and paracomplex quotients in the spirit of Kirwan's work relating Kähler quotients to GIT quotients. We then study dimensional reductions of the ASD equations on $mathbb R^{2,2}$. We discuss a version of twistor theory for hypersymplectic manifolds, which we use to put the ASD equations into Lax form. Next, we study Schmid's equations from the viewpoint of hypersymplectic quotients and examine the local product structure of the moduli space. Then we turn towards the integrability aspects of this system. We deduce various properties of the spectral curve associated to a solution and provide explicit solutions with cyclic symmetry. Hitchin's harmonic map equations are the split signature analogue of the self-duality equations on a Riemann surface, in which case it is known that there is a smooth hyperkähler moduli space. In the case at hand, we cannot expect to obtain a globally well-behaved moduli space. However, we are able to construct a smooth open set of solutions with small Higgs field, on which we then analyse the hypersymplectic geometry. In particular, we exhibit the local product structures and the family of complex structures. This is done by interpreting the equations as describing certain geodesics on the moduli space of unitary connections. Using this picture we relate the degeneracy locus to geodesics with conjugate endpoints. Finally, we present a split signature version of the ADHM construction for so-called split signature instantons on $S^2 imes S^2$, which can be given an interpretation as a hypersymplectic quotient.

Most current algorithms typically lack in robustness to noise or do not handle T-shaped curve joining properly. There is a challenge to not only detect features in the noisy 3D-data obtained from the digital scanners. Moreover, most of the algorithms even when they are robust to noise, they lose the feature information near the T-shaped junctions as the triplet of lines ``confuses'' the algorithm so it treats it as a plane. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)

An algebraic surface defined by an equation of the form z2 = (x+a1y) ... (x + any) (x - 1) is studied, from both an algebraic and geometric point of view. It is shown that the surface is rational and contains a singular point which is nonrational. The class group of Weil divisors is computed and the Brauer group of Azumaya algebras is studied. Viewing the surface as a cyclic cover of the affine plane, all of the terms in the cohomology sequence of Chase, Harrison and Roseberg are computed. / by Djordje Bulj. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2012. / Includes bibliography. / Mode of access: World Wide Web. / System requirements: Adobe Reader.

Neste trabalho investigamos a base matemática de uma nova ténica para relacionar duas métricas em uma dada variedade que propomos chamar de reescalonamento conforme anisotrópico e que tem sido usada na literatura recente para dar uma nova e mais geométrica definição da noção de espaços-tempos assintoticamente planos em Relatividade Geral. / In this thesis, we investigate the mathematical basis of a new technique for relating two metrics on a given manifold that we propose to call anisotropic conformal rescaling and that has been used in the recent literature to give a new and more geometric de?nition of the notion of asymptotically ?at space-times in General Relativity.

Neste trabalho investigamos a base matemática de uma nova ténica para relacionar duas métricas em uma dada variedade que propomos chamar de reescalonamento conforme anisotrópico e que tem sido usada na literatura recente para dar uma nova e mais geométrica definição da noção de espaços-tempos assintoticamente planos em Relatividade Geral. / In this thesis, we investigate the mathematical basis of a new technique for relating two metrics on a given manifold that we propose to call anisotropic conformal rescaling and that has been used in the recent literature to give a new and more geometric de?nition of the notion of asymptotically ?at space-times in General Relativity.

We present a uniform framework generalising and extending the classical theories of projective differential geometry, c-projective geometry, and almost quaternionic geometry. Such geometries, which we call \emph{projective parabolic geometries}, are abelian parabolic geometries whose flat model is an R-space $G\cdot\mathfrak{p}$ in the infinitesimal isotropy representation $\mathbb{W}$ of a larger self-dual symmetric R-space $H\cdot\mathfrak{q}$. We also give a classification of projective parabolic geometries with $H\cdot\mathfrak{q}$ irreducible which, in addition to the aforementioned classical geometries, includes a geometry modelled on the Cayley plane $\mathbb{OP}^2$ and conformal geometries of various signatures. The larger R-space $H\cdot\mathfrak{q}$ severely restricts the Lie-algebraic structure of a projective parabolic geometry. In particular, by exploiting a Jordan algebra structure on $\mathbb{W}$, we obtain a $\mathbb{Z}^2$-grading on the Lie algebra of $H$ in which we have tight control over Lie brackets between various summands. This allows us to generalise known results from the classical theories. For example, which riemannian metrics are compatible with the underlying geometry is controlled by the first BGG operator associated to $\mathbb{W}$. In the final chapter, we describe projective parabolic geometries admitting a $2$-dimensional family of compatible metrics. This is the usual setting for the classical projective structures; we find that many results which hold in these settings carry over with little to no changes in the general case.

A principal característica de cabos é a sua capacidadede suportar grande carga na direção longitudinal e são utilizadas em, por exemplo, concreto comprimido, plataformas e pontes. Usualmente, sua estrutura básica é formada por um elemento central (núcleo) e reto juntamente com outros componentes dispostos ao seu redor em forma de hélice. Existe uma variedade de geometrias que podem ser utilizadas, assim como número de camadas. Seguindo a teoria de vigas espaciais e parametrizando a geometria, a linha média de apenas uma dessas hélices foi analisada analiticamente. Essa simplificação é valida visto que o contato e deslizamento não são incluídos nesta teoria, produzindo uma primeira abordagem ao problema da modelagem dessas estruturas. Sendo assim, as equações de equilíbrio foram deduzidas e seu sistema diferencial foi resolvido com o objetivo de representar o comportamento mecânico da estrutura. Utilizando a tríade de Frenet-Serret para definir um sistema de coordenadas local, as condições de contorno foram aplicadas buscando determinar as constantes de integração resultantes da solução analítica das equações diferenciais. Essa solução foi comparadas com resultados numéricos obtidos pelo Método dos Elementos Finitos (FEM) para validação dos casos de carga concentrada e distribuída em duas geometrias, o arco plano e a hélice. Em ambos os casos resultados apresentaram boa concordância para forças, momentos, rotações e deslocamentos. Considerando o caso do arco, o seu raio foi aumentado, de forma que a geometria se aproximasse de uma viga reta. O modelo proposto também foi utilizado para simular uma mola sob compressão. / A high number of structures uses cables due to their ability to bear large load in the longitudinal direction, for example, prestressed concrete, offshore systems and bridges. Its basic structure is formed by a central straight element surrounded by strands laid helically. A variety of geometries can be used, as well as the number of layers. Using the theory of spatial beams and parameterizing the geometry, the center line of only one of these helixes was analyzed analytically, since contact and slip are not included in this theory, obtaining a first approach in order to model these structures and to determine its mechanical behavior. Thus, the equilibrium equations were deduced and the differential system was solved with the objective of representing the mechanical behavior of the structure. Using the Frenet-Serret triad to define a local coordinate system, the boundary conditions were applied aiming the determination of the integration constants. The expressions obtained were compared with results obtained by the Finite Element Method (FEM) for validation applying concentrated and distributed loads. All cases presented good agreement FOR forces, moments, rotations and displacements. Considering the arc case, its radius was increased until a straight beam. The proposed model was also used to simulate a spring under compression.

[pt] Vamos apresentar neste trabalho dois métodos para calcular as propriedades diferenciais geométricas de uma curva discreta no R4. O primeiro é baseado em aproximações por comprimento de arco. O segundo é baseado na metodologia de derivação discreta. Esses métodos estimam numericamente as curvaturas k1, k2 e k3 e os vetores tangente, normal, binormal e trinormal para cada ponto da curva. São apresentados também cálculos dessas propriedades geométricas para curvas tanto na forma paramétrica como na forma implícita, com o objetivo final de testar a consistência dos métodos propostos comparando-os aos resultados teóricos. / [en] We present new algorithms for computing the diferential geometry properties of a discrete curve in R4 based on two different methods: arc-lenght aproximation and discrete derivatives.

The increasing importance of data in the modern world has created a need for new mathematical techniques to analyze this data. We explore and develop the use of geometry—specifically differential geometry—as a means for such analysis, in two parts. First, we provide a general framework to discover patterns contained in time series data using a geometric framework of assigning distance, clustering, and then forecasting. Second, we attempt to define a Riemannian metric on the space containing the data in order to introduce a notion of distance intrinsic to the data, providing a novel way to probe the data for insight.

[No abstract supplied with this thesis - The first page (of three) of the Introduction follows] ¶ This thesis is largely concerned with the changing representations of 'boundary' or 'ideal' points of a pseudo-Riemannian manifold -- and our primary interest is in the space-times of general relativity. In particular, we are interested in the following question: What assumptions about the 'nature' of 'portions' of a certain 'ideal boundary' construction (essentially the 'abstract boundary' of Scott and Szekeres (1994)) allow us to define precisely the topological type of these 'portions', i.e., to show that different representations of this ideal boundary, corresponding to different embeddings of the manifold into others, have corresponding 'portions' that are homeomorphic? ¶ Certain topological properties of these 'portions' are preserved, even allowing for quite unpleasant properties of the metric (Fama and Scott 1995). These results are given in Appendix D, since they are not used elsewhere and, as well as representing the main portion of work undertaken under the supervision of Scott, which deserves recognition, may serve as an interesting example of the relative ease with which certain simple results about the abstract boundary can be obtained. ¶ An answer to a more precisely formulated version of this question appears very diffcult in general. However, we can give a rather complete answer in certain cases, where we dictate certain 'generalised regularity' requirements for our embeddings, but make no demands on the precise functional form of our metrics apart from these. For example, we get a complete answer to our question for abstract boundary sets which do not 'wiggle about' too much -- i.e., they satisfy a certain Lipschitz condition -- and through which the metric can be extended in a manner which is not required to be differentiable (C[superscript1]), but is continuous and non--degenerate. We allow similar freedoms on the interior of the manifold, thereby bringing gravitational wave space-times within our sphere of discussion. In fact, in the course of developing these results in progressively greater generality, we get, almost 'free', certain abilities to begin looking at geodesic structure on quite general pseudo-Riemannian manifolds. ¶ It is possible to delineate most of this work cleanly into two major parts. Firstly, there are results which use classical geometric constructs and can be given for the original abstract boundary construction, which requires differentiability of both manifolds and metrics, and which we summarise below. The second -- and significantly longer -- part involves extensions of those constructs and results to more general metrics.