Bosonic and Fermionic Singularities in Diffeology
Abstract
We explore the differential geometry of the quadrant $C_2 = [0,\infty[^2$, equipped with the subset diffeology of $\mathbf{R}^2$. We show a striking dichotomy between differential forms and symmetric tensors. While differential forms on $C_2$ are simply restrictions of smooth forms on $\mathbf{R}^2$ (a "Fermionic" behavior where singularities are hidden), symmetric tensors exhibit a "Bosonic" behavior where singularities accumulate. We prove a decomposition theorem identifying exactly the singular parts: they are purely axial. Surprisingly, the mixed interaction term is forced to be regular by the symmetries of the corner. Finally, we introduce the notion of \emph{singular capacity} to quantify the order of singularity a tensor can support.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Advanced Differential Geometry Research
Mathematical and Theoretical Analysis
Homotopy and Cohomology in Algebraic Topology
Publication details
- Journal / source
- arXiv (Cornell University)
- Publication date
- 5 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Preprint