Year: 2026
Type: preprint
Abstract: Using the framework developed by OpenAI, we prove that finite Morse index implies $O(R^{n-1})$ energy growth for bounded entire solutions of the quartic Allen--Cahn equation in dimensions $4\leq n\leq9$, uniformly in the center of the ball. Combined with the cited finite-index classification results, this gives planar rigidity for $4\leq n\leq7$ and, for nonconstant solutions, multiplicity-one stable minimal cone blowdowns through dimension nine. Within the framework, we derive an additive adjacent-layer interaction estimate, a weighted curvature and defect estimate with exponent $p=9/4$, and the localization needed for exterior stability. The limiting interaction coefficient $48$ is sharp in the unrestricted low-defect class with sufficiently large logarithmic selection depth.
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Authors: Long, Zhouyu, Zou, Wenming
Institution: Tsinghua University
Language: English
Subfield: Applied Mathematics
Field: Mathematics
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
Award: G3156265683
OpenAlex ID: W7223117198