Complex-holomorphic-data conjecture for Willmore surfaces

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Let f:M→S4f:M\to S^4 be a Willmore surface, where MM is a Riemann surface of genus gg, and let ⊥f\perp_f denote its normal bundle. Assume

∣deg⁡⊥f∣>4(g−1).|\operatorname{deg}\perp_f|>4(g-1).

Complex-holomorphic-data conjecture. Then ff is given by complex holomorphic data.

The preceding lemma proves this when the Willmore surface admits a dual Willmore surface, and the theorem establishes related cases for Willmore spheres and Willmore tori with non-trivial normal bundle. The conjecture asks for the same conclusion under the stated normal-bundle degree condition in general.

References

Primary source

K. Leschke, “Harmonic map methods for Willmore surfaces”, arXiv:1003.3371 (2010).

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