Kähler-Einstein metrics
A Kähler-Einstein metric is a special type of geometric structure on a Kähler manifold, which is a complex manifold equipped with a symplectic form. These metrics are characterized by having constant scalar curvature, making them important in both mathematics and theoretical physics. They arise in various contexts, including the study of complex geometry and string theory.
The existence of Kähler-Einstein metrics is closely linked to the Yau-Tian-Donaldson conjecture, which connects the geometry of manifolds to algebraic geometry. Finding these metrics can be challenging, but they play a crucial role in understanding the properties of Fano manifolds and other complex structures.