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2112.15058

Rigidity of saddle loops

Daniel Panazzolo, Maja Resman, Loïc Teyssier

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Category
math.DS
Journal tier
Strong Field
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Sep 28, 2025, 12:56 AM

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The paper proves Theorem B (analytic conjugacy of Poincaré maps implies Difffib(C^2,Δ̄)-equivalence of loop germs) by lifting to Dulac coordinates, using the variation operator to identify conjugate holonomies, and then applying Mattei–Moussu’s path-lifting theorem to build a fibered equivalence and adjust transversals via holonomy (Theorem 3.37 and Theorem 3.15) . The candidate solution constructs a fiber-preserving conjugacy directly by splitting the conjugacy across R and D, transporting it along the base fibration via holomorphic holonomy families T_F(x), taking a Dulac limit to match boundary values, and then verifying that the constructed Φ maps R to R~ and D to D~. This is a valid approach under standard holomorphic dependence and Dulac-limit facts; it differs technically from the paper’s route via the variation operator, but relies on the same path-lifting/holonomy mechanism. Minor gaps in the candidate’s write-up (holomorphic extension across Σ via the x→0 limit) can be resolved by standard results (or by invoking Mattei–Moussu directly), so both are correct.

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\textbf{Recommendation:} minor revisions

\textbf{Journal Tier:} strong field

\textbf{Justification:}

The paper’s Theorem B is established rigorously using a well-integrated framework (variation operator, Mattei–Moussu, holonomy classes). The model solution follows a compatible but more direct holonomy-transport route; with minor clarifications on holomorphic extension across the corner and precise domain control, it is sound. Both contribute to a clear rigidity principle for saddle loops.