On second variation of Perelman's Ricci shrinker entropy

  • Huai Dong Cao*
  • , Meng Zhu
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

In this paper we provide a detailed proof of the second variation formula, essentially due to Richard Hamilton, Tom Ilmanen and the first author, for Perelman's ν-entropy. In particular, we correct an error in the stability operator stated in Theorem 6. 3 of (Cao in Adv Lect Math 11:1-38, 2010). Moreover, we obtain a necessary condition for linearly stable shrinkers in terms of the least eigenvalue and its multiplicity of certain Lichnerowicz type operator associated to the second variation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)747-763
Number of pages17
JournalMathematische Annalen
Volume353
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2012
Externally publishedYes

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