Depth-one foliations, pseudo-Anosov flows and universal circles
Abstract
Given a taut depth-one foliation \mathcal{F} in a closed atoroidal 3-manifold transverse to a pseudo-Anosov flow \phi without perfect fits, we show that the universal circle coming from leftmost sections associated to \mathcal{F} , constructed by Thurston and Calegari–Dunfield, is isomorphic to Fenley’s ideal boundary of the flow space associated to \phi with natural structure maps. As a corollary, we use a theorem of Barthelmé–Frankel–Mann to show that there is at most one pseudo-Anosov flow without perfect fits transverse to \mathcal{F} up to orbit equivalence.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Mathematical Dynamics and Fractals
Geometric and Algebraic Topology
Quantum chaos and dynamical systems
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Groups Geometry and Dynamics
- Publication date
- 27 April 2026
- Language
- EN