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Approximation by smooth embedded hypersurfaces with positive mean curvature

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 April 2009

Fang Hua Lin
Fang Hua Lin
Affiliation:
Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University, New York, New York 10012
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Abstract

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Here we initiate the study of the following problem. Let Ω be a compact domain in a Riemannian manifold such that ∂Ω is of minimum area for the contained volume. Can ∂Ω be approximated by smooth hypersurfaces of positive mean curvature? It reduces to the question of whether or not a stable (or minimizing) hypercone in a Euclidian space can be approximated by smooth hypersurfaces of positive mean curvature. The positive solution to the problem may be useful for studying the curvature and topology of Ω.

We show in this paper that such approximation is possible provided that the given minimal cone satisfies some additional hypothesis.

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Research Article
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Bulletin of the Australian Mathematical Society , Volume 36 , Issue 2 , October 1987 , pp. 197 - 208
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Copyright © Australian Mathematical Society 1987

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