Benjamini-Schramm convergence of periodic orbits
1Mathematics Department, UC San Diego, San Diego, CA USA.
Summary
We establish a criterion for Benjamini-Schramm convergence of periodic orbits in Lie groups. This finding is then applied to homogeneous spaces and translation surfaces.
Area of Science:
- Mathematics
- Dynamical Systems
- Geometric Group Theory
Background:
- Periodic orbits are fundamental in understanding the structure of dynamical systems.
- Benjamini-Schramm convergence provides a powerful framework for studying the statistical properties of geometric objects.
- Lie groups and their homogeneous spaces are central objects in modern mathematics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a general criterion for Benjamini-Schramm convergence of periodic orbits.
- To apply this criterion to specific mathematical structures like homogeneous spaces and translation surfaces.
- To advance the understanding of convergence properties in geometric and dynamical settings.
Main Methods:
- Development of a novel criterion for Benjamini-Schramm convergence.
- Application of the criterion to the theory of Lie groups.
- Analysis of convergence for periodic orbits on homogeneous spaces.
- Investigation of convergence properties on the space of translation surfaces.
Main Results:
- A precise criterion for Benjamini-Schramm convergence of periodic orbits of Lie groups is established.
- The criterion is successfully applied to yield new insights into homogeneous spaces.
- The convergence properties of periodic orbits on translation surfaces are analyzed using the new criterion.
Conclusions:
- The developed criterion offers a versatile tool for studying Benjamini-Schramm convergence in various mathematical contexts.
- This work deepens the understanding of the interplay between group theory, geometry, and dynamical systems.
- The results open avenues for further research into the statistical behavior of orbits in complex mathematical structures.
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