Shape Theory via the Atiyah--Molino Reconstruction and Deformations
Abstract
Reconstruction problems lie at the very heart of both mathematics and science, posing the enigmatic challenge: \emph{How does one resurrect a hidden structure from the shards of incomplete, fragmented, or distorted data?} In this paper, we introduce a new approach that harnesses the profound insights of the Vaisman Atiyah--Molino framework. Our method renders the reconstruction problem computationally tractable while exhibiting exceptional robustness in the presence of noise. Central to our theory is the Hantjies tensor -- a curvature-like invariant that precisely quantifies noise propagation and enables error-bounded reconstructions. This synthesis of differential geometry, integral analysis, and algebraic topology not only resolves long-standing ambiguities in inverse problems but also paves the way for transformative applications across a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines.
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@article{arxiv.2504.01831,
title = {Shape Theory via the Atiyah--Molino Reconstruction and Deformations},
author = {Noémie C. Combe and Hanna N. Nencka},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2504.01831},
year = {2025}
}