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Finite-time Calabi-flow singularity: The initial smooth form is in the Fubini-Study class on projective ten-space, which contains a Kahler-Einstein and hence constant-scalar-curvature metric. Its finite maximal smooth time contradicts the required global existence, already enough to negate the conjunction with smooth convergence.
The claimed counterexample lies within the question’s hypotheses and contradicts its universal conclusion.
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Long-Time Existence of the Calabi Flow on Compact Kaehler Manifolds
OpenAI's claim
Finite-time Calabi-flow singularity: The manuscript claims a smooth Kähler metric in the standard class on $\mathbb {CP}^{10}$ whose scalar curvature becomes unbounded during Calabi evolution before a finite time. Thus the failure can occur in a class that also contains a constant-scalar-curvature metric.Mathematical statement of the claimed result
Mathematical claim 1.
The claimed initial Kähler form $\omega_0$ lies in the Fubini--Study class on $\mathbb{CP}^{10}$, is smooth, and is invariant under $U(10)$ whose maximal smooth Calabi flow has finite lifespan $0<T_*<\infty$. At some fixed point $p$ and with $a>0$, \[S(\omega(t))(p)\sim a(T_*-t)^{-1/2}\quad(t\uparrow T_*).\] Here the flow is $\partial_t\omega=i\partial\bar\partial S(\omega)$, and $S(\omega)=\operatorname{tr}_{\omega}\operatorname{Ric}(\omega)$, using the complex Kähler trace convention. This refutes universal smooth long-time existence.Outline of the argument
Finite-time Calabi-flow singularity: A radial momentum ansatz reduces the geometric flow to a fourth-order scalar equation with smooth endpoint conditions. An exact shrinking solution of the flat model is constructed first. A correction on the compact projective manifold preserves the shrinking mechanism and the positivity of the metric, giving the finite-time curvature singularity.Formal verification
Finite-time Calabi-flow singularity: The pinned catalogue lists no Lean formalization for this result.This site has not run the Lean development. These links describe OpenAI’s selected formal statements and should be read with their stated scope.
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- OpenAI, A finite-time singularity of Calabi flow on projective space, 2026-09-24; citation key
OAI:A-finite-time-singularity-of-Calabi-flow-on-projective-space-September-24-2026. PDF (GitHub); PDF (direct); Manuscript page and citation; Latest version; Statement source: thm:main. - OpenAI catalogue entry.