To what extent does the gradient flow near a critical point depend on the metric?

Topological Rokhlin’s Theorem.

`Geometric’ proof that weak mixing implies mixing for a full set of $t$.

Classification of singularities by the local properties of the gradient flow.

Homogenous dynamics Implications among unique ergodicity minimality entropy zero plus ergodicity Simple or semi-simple case Which one-parameter subgroups are unstable/stable foliations for some ergodic affine? Try a). Relate dynamical properties to representations of the group. K-property implies Bernoull? Weak mixing plus center s.s. implies Bernoulli? [For parts d and e, try nilmanifolds first] Ergodic implies there is a unique measure of maximal entropy?

Zeta function for Axiom A flows and systems topological identification (try 1-dimensional $\Omega $ first); conjugacy invariance of $\zeta (0)$. For $C^\infty $ flows, $\zeta (s) $ has a meromorphic extension to the complex plane. Connection with Laplacian vs. geodesic results; automorphic forms. Anosov actions.

Structure of basic sets Classification via $(R,A)$ Local Axiom A implies embeddable existence of canonical coordinates implies embeddable (compact abelian group actions ? are $\Omega $’s). Phantom homology groups -shift equivalence of induced maps! dim $\Omega$?; when is the quotient a manifold?

Non Axiom A examples. Newhouse, Abraham-Smale, Simon, Lorenz, billiards. Axiomatic description Statistical properties For all $\epsilon$, there exists a horseshoe $X_\epsilon$ inside with $ h(f|X_\epsilon) \geq h(f) - \epsilon$ Statistical properties of Lorenz in particular Any specification type property

Unique ergodicity of $W^u$ for partially Anosov diffeos.

Statistics plus dynamics of transformations of $[0,1]$ - ’non-linear' $\beta$-expansions like examples.

Nonalgebraic Anosov diffeos. Classify 3-dimensional Anosov flows; Is the variable curvature surface geodesic flow conjugate to constant curvature?

Shub’s entropy conjecture: $h(f) \geq \log |\lambda| $ for diffeos $\Omega $ finite plus hyperbolic Axiom A with cycles.

Suspensions of diffeos. - Are they generically not (conjugated to) constant time suspensions? what is the strongest statement for Axiom A attractors?

Renewal theorems for dependent random variables. Derive as a motivation for Axiom A flow mixingness How fast is the mixing for Axiom A flows?

Brownian motion or diffusion given a flow

Symbolic dynamics for billiards

Interpret $-\log \lambda^u$ as a potential function (Kolmogorov’s idea on surfaces of negative curvature)?

Can you construct some Banach space so that $h_\mu $ is an eigenvalue of some canonical operator?

Continuous systems in statistical mechanics. Is there a topological dynamics formulation?

Assume $\varphi _t $ $C$-dense. If $\nu $ is $\varphi _1 $ invariant is $\nu $ $\varphi $-invariant?

Canonical embedding of Axiom A $\Omega _i$

Canonical $C^0$ perturbation of Anosov diffeo to 0-dimensional $\Omega _i$’s with the same entropy

Bifurcation of Axiom A in terms of symbols.

This problem was crossed out.

Entropy in Hamiltonian case; for P.D.E.’s? Relation to O.D.E.’s?

Construction of a 2-dimensional Hamiltonian diffeo. with an ergodic set of positive measure.

Kupka-Smale plus $h(f) >0 $ forces homoclinic points.

Find Axiom A infinite attractor in some O.D.E. on $\mathbb{R}^3$ (quadratic).

Fixing compact manifold $M$, what are the possible behaviors of the geodesic flows for all Riemannian metrics? For instance, if $\pi _1(M) = 0 ,$ does some geodesic flow have entropy 0?

Anosov diffeos Hypothesis on $H_1(M)$ Fixed points $\Omega = M$

Classify symbolic systems with specification.

Define $P(g)$, equilibrium states for certain noncontinuous $g$.

If $\mu $ is an equilibrium state for some continuous $g$ on $\Sigma _N^+$, is $h_\mu >0$?

Ergodic non hyperbolic automorphisms of $\mathbb{T}^n$. Are they quotients of subshifts of finite type? Do they satisfy specification?

If a geodesic flow is expansive, is it an Anosov flow?

Are geodesic flows $h$-expansive?

Let $\mathcal M$ be the space of Riemannian metrics on $M$ with volume 1. What is $\\{ h(\varphi_1), \varphi {\textrm { geodesic flow of }}\; g: g \in \mathcal M\\} $? What is the relation with topological invariants of $M$?

Ambrose-Kakutani Theorem for $\mathbb{R}^n$ actions

Entropy of automorphisms of $C^\ast $-algebras

Is $\varphi_1$ a continuity point for the entropy as a function of diffeos when $\varphi_t $ is Axiom A flow? an Anosov flow?

Is $h(\varphi_t | E)$ differentiable in $E$ for Hamiltonian flows? Any relation to classical or quantum statistical mechanics?

In Parry’s `Conjugate to linear’ paper, what are the properties of the constructed measure? Does this work for equilibrium states too?

Definition of Gibbs measures for homeomorphisms? Relation to equilibrium states?

How big is the set of equilibrium states of a function $g$ in the set of invariant measures?

Any `local’ invariant (near fixed points) which are entropy-like.

Equilibrium states for 1-dimensional quantum lattice systems without finite range

Any entropy-like invariant for singularity of diff. maps?

Suppose $ F: C \to \mathbb{R}, C$ the Cantor set, has bounded total variation. Is there a homeo $g : [0,1] \to [0,1]$ and a diffeo (Lipschitz, maybe) $f:[0,1] \to \mathbb{R}$ such that \[ F = f\circ g |C.\]

Does minimal or uniquely ergodic for a diffeo $f$ implies $h(f) = 0$ (try homeo case too)? Is there a minimal diffeo homotopic to $\left( \begin{matrix} 2 & 1\\\ 1& 1 \end{matrix} \right) \times Id. $ on $\mathbb T^3$? (Seifert conjecture) Minimal flow on $\mathbb S^3$.

Is there a transitive/ergodic diffeomophism on $\mathbb S^2, \mathbb D^2$?

Look for invariant measures of some standard foliations.

Define $\Omega $(foliation). Does $h >0 $ make sense?

This problem was crossed out.

$C$-dense (mixing) Axiom A flows speed of mixing asymptotic expression for the number of periodic orbits is $\varphi_1$ intrinsically ergodic? direct proof of mixing of measures analogue of $h(f) \geq \log |\lambda| $ understand det$(Id - A) $ as an invariant; relation to $\zeta (0)$ stability of $C$-density for attractors condition on $g$ so that $\Sigma_A (g) $ is analytically or $C^\infty $ embeddable as a basic set. can a closed orbit of an Anosov flow be null homotopic?

Entropy of automorphisms in algebra (groups, rings).

Is the horocycle flow an expansive flow?

$\ell (f^n \gamma) $ grows slowly with $n$ for many curves $\gamma$ and Axiom A diffeos $f$.

Is Gutzwiller’s example an Anosov flow?

Computer programs for Axiom A attractor.

Study flows $H = V(r) + \frac{1}{2} mv^2$ for various (?) continuous $V(r)$. Statistical mechanics literature (Hénon -?, Toda,…)

Rokhlin theorem for countable pseudo group actions. Ergodic Theorems and averaging procedures.

Covering space for $\Sigma_A \to \mathbb{T}^2$ corresponding to $\mathbb{R}^2 \to \mathbb{T}^2$

$C^r$ diffeos that are not $C^{r+1}$ qualitatively. Find a $C^1$ diffeo $f : V \to V$ and a $C^1$ embedding $g:V \to M$ and $\tilde f$ extending $f$ to $M$ such that $\tilde f$ is $C^2$ on $M$, but $\tilde f |V$ is qualitatively not $C^2$ (i.e. the qualitative behavior of $\tilde f|V $ is due to the irregularity of $V$ but not of $\tilde f$)

Entropy of group actions. There is no smooth $\mathbb{R}^n $- (or $\mathbb{Z}^n$-) action with positive entropy when $n >1$. Is this true for all Lie groups (or lattices) of dimension greater than 1? Try $N$ nilpotent.

Foliation ergodic theory Ambrose Kakutani (in particular, question 39) Does mixing make any sense? (use category, differentiability, $C^\infty$, analytic structure) Averaging procedure difficulties: ergodic theorems, existence of invariant measures, ergodic decomposition, unique ergodicity and uniform convergence. polynomial growth … Look at some specific foliations Plante’s stuff on connections with homology Does pointwise entropy make sense?

Central Limit Theorem, other strong statistics near an attractor of a diffeo.

Correspondence principle of quantum mechanics. Investigate for some simple mechanical systems. Is h-expansiveness related to quantum ….?

Electric circuits Analogue computer for finding Axiom A examples Is noise sometimes due to hyperbolicity in the dynamics?

Is $h: Diff ^r \to \mathbb{R}$ generically continuous for some $r$?

Classify all Anosov systems or attractors (which $\Omega_i$ can occur as attractors?)

Cancellation of $\Omega_i$. Simplest $f$ in an iosotopy class.

This problem was crossed out.

If $f$ is Anosov and $g \sim f$, does $h(g) \geq h(f) ?$

If $f$ is Axiom A, is there an Axiom A $g$, $C^0$ near $f$ with dim$\Omega (g) = d$ and $h(f) = h(g) ?$

Conditions on $M$ to admit Anosov $f$

Does $h(f) $ have a minimum in isotopy class?

Conjugacy between topology and measure theory a. Weakest notion such that h(f) is an invariant b. Entropy-conjugacy + equivalence on Baire sets; what are the equivalence relations on homeomorphisms or maps on $S^1$ and subshifts?

Calculate $h$ for O.D.E. systems on $\mathbb{R}^n$, e.g. linear equations first

Infinite measure space automorphisms

Reddy examples of expansive maps. Related to Anosov diffeos. Are expansive diffeos likely to be Anosov?

Geometric proof of unique ergodicity for irrational rotation of $\mathbb S^1$

(Plante) A codimension one minimal foliation has at most one invariant measure

Unstable foliations of Anosov diffeos are given by some nilpotent group action.

Invariant or approximatively invariant finite dimensional subspaces for Navier-Stokes equation

codon frequencies via equilibrium states for ``some potential’'?

Algebraic varieties. Weil conjecture, cohomology. Any entropy here? Any relation to homology eigenvalues?

If a translation by a group element on $G/\Gamma$ is minimal, is that element nilpotent in $\mathfrak G ?$ (i.e. has 0 entropy)

Index 0 fixed point of diffeo is removable by small perturbation (Hirsch)

For Anosov flow $\varphi_t $ on $M$, try to approximate curves in $M$ by pseudo-orbits and compute $\pi_1(M)$ . . . as in Morse theory.

If $f$ is Anosov on $M$ and $\tilde M$ contractible, what does $H^k(M)(\sim H^k (\pi _1(M)) )$ tell you via $f_\ast$ eigenvalue information? (See [hu1968introduction] , pp. 200-202)

Is the topological entropy continuous on $C^1$ expanding maps of the interval? (a.e. continuous?)

Among degree $n$ polynomial maps of $[0,1]$ to itself, are Axiom A open and dense. Do bad ones form a stratified set? …

This problem isn’t legible.

Does every manifold $M^n, n\geq 3$ admit a smooth Bernoulli flow (Ruelle)?

Markov partitions for algebraic geometry examples (Ruelle).

KAM Theorem using $\mu $ uniquely ergodic flows on $M$ without assuming $M = T^n$

Example of a non-ergodic $C^1$ Anosov diffeo on $\mathbb{T}^2$ preserving Lebesgue measure.

This problem is not clearly legible, but it is thought to say Unique ergodicity in Lie groups. Case with finite area instead of compact homogeneous spaces

(Doug (Lind?)) Find open partitions in $\Sigma _{1/2,1/2}$ that are not weakly Bernoulli. Find invariants of finitary codes.

This problem isn’t clearly legible, but it is thought to say: Symbolic dynamics for Abraham-Smale, Newhouse, Lorentz

If a $C^1$ Anosov preserves a smooth measure, is it an equilibrium state for $

• \log \lambda ^u ?$

Is the false zeta function of a basic set ….? Define false zeta function for a flow basic set

How can you write \[ 1 +t +t^2 ; = ; \Pi _{i=0 }^\infty (1\pm t^{n_i}) \] in $Z[[ t]] ?$

Note: \[ \frac {1}{1-t} ; = ; \Pi _{n= 0}^\infty (1 +t^{2^n}) \] in $Z[[ t]]$. Is there a $C^2$ map $\mathbb D^2 \to \mathbb D^2$ so that…..

This problem isn’t clearly legible, but it is thought to say: Sullivan’s stacks of coins problem

Is the multiplicity of $1$ as an eigenvalue of $A$ a flow conjugacy invariant of $\Sigma _A$? How about $\Pi_{\lambda_i \not = 1} (1- \lambda_i) $?

Embed automorphisms of compact groups as basic sets.

Let a group $G$ be given by a generator $S$ and relations. Consider the set $V$ of reduced (one-sided or two-sided) infinite words. What is $V$? Is it intrinsically ergodic? What is the entropy?

(Thom) Look at Markov partitions on $\mathbb{T}^n$ when all $\lambda_i $ are distinct and real.

Topological entropy of the Frobenius map of an algebraic variety $V$. Related to Dim $V$, to the log of the radius of convergence of the zeta function? Relations to zeta functions and to Weil conjectures.

Central Limit Theorem for $\beta$-transform $x \mapsto (\beta x)$.

For a hyperbolic attractor $\Lambda$ of dimension $r$, does $W^s(x) \cap \Lambda $contain a disk of dimension $k := r- Dim W^u (x)?$

For a rational function $f(z) $ giving a degree $n$ map $z \mapsto f(z) $ of $\mathbb S^2$, does this map have entropy $\log n?$ ($\ge$ by Misurewicz and = a.e. by Guckenheimer)

$det (I - A) $ as a group invariant for the weak foliation $W^{wu}$, seen as a subgroup lying in some $H_m (M, \mathbb S^1)$?

Are analytic maps $h$-expansive?

For a subshift $\Sigma _A$, $A$ on stable torus or stable $\mathbb{R}^n$ is an invariant. Describe it invariantly. ($\mathbb{R}^n = ?$, $A = ?$)

(Sullivan) Show that $|\lambda| = 1$ for $f: M \to M$, where $f$ is $C^1$ and distal and $\lambda $ is an eigenvalue of $f_\ast$. Is $f \sim g$ for some Morse Smale $g$?

This problem was crossed out.

(Thom) $Grad F$ for real analytic $F:\mathbb{R}^n \to \mathbb{R}$. Stratification of orbits near a singular point.

Entropy 0 for differentiable action of $G = \mathbb{R}^n $ or $\mathbb{Z}^n (n \geq 2).$ For nilpotent $G$. General Lie group $G$?

Calculate $h_\mu $ for $G/\Gamma $ finite measure, non compact.

Fibration Theorem for $\log |\lambda| $? If $M = \cup _\alpha N_\alpha, N_\alpha $ submanifolds, with $f(N_\alpha ) = N_\alpha $, is the spectral radius of $f_\ast $ on $M$ $\le$ the sup of the spectral radius of $f_\ast $ on $N_\alpha$’s? If $f|N_\alpha$ is an isometry, does the spectral radius of $f_\ast $ on $M$ $= 1$? Are all distal diffeos built up this way, i.e. by extensions where homology works? Note: There is another Problem 122 that was crossed out.

Cancellation theorem for basic sets. Analogue of cobordism theorem.

Weil conjecture for basic sets.

Embedding algebraic variety over $Z_p$ into a basic set.

Put orientation into the $\zeta$ function of flows. What should $\zeta (0)$ be? Does $\zeta (0)$ depend only on $H_\ast (M_0, M_{sing}) ?$.

This problem was crossed out.

When are suspensions of $R_\alpha $ and $R_\beta$ under bounded functions isomorphic?

See the entropy of the geodesic flow as the rate of growth of eigenfunctions for some operator in momentum space. Related to Fourier transform of Laplacian on the manifold?

Which surfaces and which homotopy classes of homeos admit expansive homeos? distal homeos?

$h(f) $ given by periodic points for generic $C^1$ map from $I$ to $I$? (or generic continuous map?)

$\dot X = Q(X) $ on $\mathbb{R}^3$, where $Q$ is quadratic. Is there a condition on the coefficients which guarantees a homoclinic point (a complicated attractor)? E.g. like for Reynolds numbers?

$C^ \infty $ diffeo of the 2-disk preserving a smooth measure $\mu $ with $h_\mu >0$? An ergodic example?

If $\varphi _t$ is flow on a homogeneous space $G/ \Gamma$ with positive entropy, then there exists a compact $\varphi _t $ invariant section for the action of $N$ If the flow has entropy 0 and is ergodic, does this mean that there is no $N$?

Horocycle and geodesic flows for $SL(2,R)/SL(2,Z)$: -- min u.e. almost -- something about symbolic dynamics and continued fractions?

For most $C^2$ maps $f : [0,1] \to [0,1]$, for all $\epsilon >0 $ there is a hyperbolic set $\Lambda$ such that $h(f|\Lambda) \geq h(f) - \epsilon.$ (See question 8c.)

Ergodic smooth representative of a Dehn twist. With smooth invariant measure of positive entropy. Of maximal entropy.

Billiards in right angle triangles. Find examples when it is ergodic.

Are polynomial growth foliations hyperfinite? Is $W^{ws} $ on $\Sigma ^+_{\\{0,1\\}} $ Borel hyperfinite?

Let $g : G/\Gamma \to G/\Gamma $ come from an automorphism $g$ of $G$. Is the entropy minimal in its homotopy class? Is entropy a complete invariant for automorphisms of infranilmanifolds?

Same setting [as question 140]. Is the $GR$ (of $g$ on $\Gamma$) an algebraic number?

Can the adding machine be an invariant set for a $C^2$ mapping of the 2-disk? of the $n$-disk?

Is $GR (\alpha) $ an algebraic integer for an automorphism $\alpha$ of solvable group?

Question 136 with expansive instead of hyperbolic.

This problem was crossed out.

Subshifts of finite type have good quotients with fixed points. Given a periodic point $p$ in $\Omega _i$, is there a Markov partition with $p$ in the interior of a rectangle? If $\partial^s \mathcal{C} \ne \emptyset$ does $\partial^s \mathcal{C}$ contain a periodic point? Do two subshifts of finite type with the same entropy have a common good quotient? $\Sigma _A, \Sigma _B$ aperiodic, $h (\sigma _A ) < h(\sigma_B). $ Does $\sigma_A |\Sigma_A$ embed in $\sigma_B |\Sigma_B$?

(Guillemin-Kazhdan) Invariant distributions for geodesic flows. Are they approximated by periodic orbit measures?

$\Gamma$ a Kleinian group with limit set $\Lambda$. Specification when there are no parabolic nor elliptic elements.

(Handel) If there exists a cross section for for all minimal sets of a flow, then there exist a global cross-section.

Is there an expansive homeo of $\mathbb S^2$?

On $\Sigma _A^+$, define $x \sim y $ if $\sigma ^n x = \sigma^m y $ for some $n,m $. Find topological invariants for $(\Sigma _A^+, \sim )$.

$T:M \to M \; C^\infty $ Anosov. $f \in C^r $ and $f(x) = u(x) - u(Tx) .$ Does $u \in C^r?$ ($r\geq 2$).

$\varphi _t: T^1M \to T^1M$ Anosov geodesic flow and $V: M \to \mathbb{R}$ such that $\int V(\pi \varphi_t x ) = 0 $ on every closed geodesic. Is $V$ identically $0$?

The geodesic flow on surfaces of higher genus always has positive measure- theoretic entropy.

(Thurston-Sullivan?) Are all smooth actions of $\Phi _g$ on $\mathbb S^1$ which are topologically conjugate to a standard one differentiably conjugate to the standard one?

For a Kleinian group $\Gamma$, is the Hausdorff dimension of $\Lambda (\Gamma)

On the closure $\overline T$ of Teichmüller space, consider a continuous parametrization $\overline T \times \Sigma_A^+ \to \mathbb S^2$ such that Image ($t, \Sigma_A^+ = \Lambda(\Gamma_t)$). Is the Hausdorff dimension of $\Lambda(\Gamma_t)$ continuous in $t \in \overline T$? (Note, this problem was added by the editor to the end of Rufus’ last paper [bowen1979hausdorff] )

Entropy = 0 Ergodic group rotation is l.b. (loosely bernoulli) Smooth system finitely many fixed points are l.b. (Katok) distal?