What is \(Q\)-curvature? (English) Zbl 1145.53020
Summary: Branson’s \(Q\)-curvature is now recognized as a fundamental quantity in conformal geometry. We outline its construction and present its basic properties.
MSC:
| 53C20 | Global Riemannian geometry, including pinching |
| 53C21 | Methods of global Riemannian geometry, including PDE methods; curvature restrictions |
| 58J60 | Relations of PDEs with special manifold structures (Riemannian, Finsler, etc.) |
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