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We define and prove the existence of unique solutions of an asymptotic Plateau problem for spacelike maximal surfaces in the pseudo-hyperbolic space of signature (2, n): the boundary data is given by loops on the boundary at infinity of the…

Differential Geometry · Mathematics 2022-10-13 François Labourie , Jérémy Toulisse , Michael Wolf

The optimization of shape functionals under convexity, diameter or constant width constraints shows numerical challenges. The support function can be used in order to approximate solutions to such problems by finite dimensional optimization…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2021-11-01 Pedro R. S. Antunes , Beniamin Bogosel

In the present paper we establish the solvability of the Regularity boundary value problem in domains with (flat and Lipschitz) lower dimensional boundaries for operators whose coefficients exhibit small oscillations analogous to the…

Analysis of PDEs · Mathematics 2022-08-02 Zanbing Dai , Joseph Feneuil , Svitlana Mayboroda

In this paper, we study a second order variational problem for locally convex hypersurfaces, which is the affine invariant analogue of the classical Plateau problem for minimal surfaces. We prove existence, regularity and uniqueness results…

Differential Geometry · Mathematics 2007-05-23 Neil S. Trudinger , Xu-Jia Wang

We study the divergence theorem on pseudo-Finsler spaces and obtain a completely Finslerian version for spaces having a vanishing mean Cartan torsion. This result helps to clarify the problem of energy-momentum conservation in Finsler…

Mathematical Physics · Physics 2019-11-12 E. Minguzzi

This work is a geometrical approach to the optimization problem motivated by transportation system management. First, an attempt has been made to furnish a comprehensive account of geometric programming based on the elementary Finsler…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2021-09-06 Azam Asanjarani

This PhD dissertation covers a range of topics in Finsler geometry and Finsler gravity, most notably: (i) the characterization of Berwald spaces, (ii) pseudo-Riemann (non-)metrizability of Berwald spaces, (iii) $(\alpha,\beta)$-metrics,…

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology · Physics 2025-11-24 Sjors Heefer

We study viscosity solutions to the classical one-phase problem and its thin counterpart. In low dimensions, we show that when the free boundary is the graph of a continuous function, the solution is the half-plane solution. This answers,…

Analysis of PDEs · Mathematics 2023-11-13 Max Engelstein , Xavier Fernández-Real , Hui Yu

We establish an isoperimetric inequality for the fundamental tone (first nonzero eigenvalue) of the free plate of a given area, proving the ball is maximal. Given $\tau>0$, the free plate eigenvalues $\omega$ and eigenfunctions $u$ are…

Spectral Theory · Mathematics 2016-08-01 L. M. Chasman

We present the isometry between the 2-dimensional Funk model and the Finsler-Poincar\'e disk. Then, we introduce the Finslerian Poincar\'e upper half plane model, which turns out to be also isometrically equivalent to the previous models.…

Differential Geometry · Mathematics 2022-04-08 Ágnes Mester , Alexandru Kristály

This paper investigates an incompressible steady free boundary problem of Euler equations with helical symmetry in $3$ dimensions and with nontrivial vorticity. The velocity field of the fluid arises from the spiral of its velocity within a…

Analysis of PDEs · Mathematics 2025-04-24 Lili Du , Feng Ji

In this paper, we introduce a new look at Finsler surfaces. Landsberg surfaces are Finsler surfaces that are solutions of a system of non-linear partial differential equations. Considering the unicorn's Landsberg problem, we reduce this…

Differential Geometry · Mathematics 2022-08-09 Salah G. Elgendi

This doctoral thesis is devoted to the analysis of some minimization problems that involve nonlocal functionals. We are mainly concerned with the $s$-fractional perimeter and its minimizers, the $s$-minimal sets. We investigate the behavior…

Analysis of PDEs · Mathematics 2018-12-05 Luca Lombardini

Finsler geometry is a natural generalization of pseudo-Riemannian geometry. It can be motivated e.g. by a modified version of the Ehlers-Pirani-Schild axiomatic approach to space-time theory. Also, some scenarios of quantum gravity suggest…

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology · Physics 2015-06-23 Yakov Itin , Claus Lämmerzahl , Volker Perlick

Plateau's problem is not a single conjecture or theorem, but rather an abstract framework, encompassing a number of different problems in several related areas of mathematics. In its most general form, Plateau's problem is to find an…

Analysis of PDEs · Mathematics 2016-05-04 Jenny Harrison , Harrison Pugh

This work studies the initial-boundary value problem for both the linear Schr\"odinger equation and the cubic nonlinear Schr\"odinger equation on the half-space in higher dimensions ($n\ge 2$). First, the forced linear problem is solved on…

Analysis of PDEs · Mathematics 2024-11-26 A. Alexandrou Himonas , Fangchi Yan

We extend to the anisotropic setting the existence of solutions for the Kirchhoff-Plateau problem and its dimensional reduction.

Analysis of PDEs · Mathematics 2019-07-02 Antonio De Rosa , Luca Lussardi

We propose a finite dimensional variational principle on triangulated 3-manifolds so that its critical points are related to solutions to Thurston's gluing equation and Haken's normal surface equation. The action functional is the volume.…

Geometric Topology · Mathematics 2010-06-22 Feng Luo

This paper forms part of our ongoing works on the existence of complete non-compact free boundary minimal planes in an asymptotically flat three-dimensional Riemannian manifold with boundary. We set up the degree theory for the space of…

Differential Geometry · Mathematics 2020-10-13 Shanjiang Chen

We construct a unified framework of geometrodynamics based on the Finsler geometry to reveal the relationship between spacetime and dynamics.The Lagrangian of electron in electromagnetic field as the Finsler function gives the Finslerian…

Mathematical Physics · Physics 2026-01-13 Mingwei Zhou , Shi-Dong Liang