A comparison of symplectic homogenization and Calabi quasi-states

Alexandra Monzner, Frol Zapolsky

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Abstract

A quasi-integral on a locally compact space is a certain kind of (not necessarily linear) functional on the space of continuous functions with compact support of that space. We compare two quasi-integrals on an open neighborhood of the zero section of the cotangent bundle of a circle. One comes from Viterbo's symplectic homogenization, the other from the Calabi quasi-state due to Entov and Polterovich. We provide an axiomatic description of the two functionals and a necessary and sufficient condition for them to equal. We also give a link to asymptotic Hofer geometry on T* S 1. Proofs are based on the theory of quasi-integrals and topological measures. Finally, we give an elementary proof that a quasi-integral on a surface is symplectic.

Original languageAmerican English
Pages (from-to)243-263
Number of pages21
JournalJournal of Topology and Analysis
Volume3
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Hofer geometry
  • Symplectic homogenization
  • quasi-states

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Analysis
  • Geometry and Topology

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