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Title:
The conformal method of constructing Cauchy data for the Einstein equations

Speaker:
David Maxwell

Abstract:
Initial data for the Cauchy problem in general relativity cannot be freely specified, but must solve an underdetermined system of PDEs known as the Einstein constraint equations. This two-part series of lectures discusses the conformal method and its cousins, which are the most prevalent techniques used for constructing solutions of the constraint equations. The talks will include a development of the conformal method, as well as a discussion of more recent results in the field and remaining open problems.

Link:
https://www.msri.org/workshops/691/schedules/17357

Workshop:
MSRI- Introductory Workshop: Mathematical Relativity