Definition:Ricci Flow

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Definition

Ricci flow is a technique that uses properties of solutions to certain partial differential equations.




Also see

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Source of Name

This entry was named for Gregorio Ricci-Curbastro.


Historical Note

Using Ricci flow techniques, Grigori Perelman finally proved the Poincaré Conjecture for $n = 3$ in $2003$ (or $2004$; sources are not consistent).


Sources