Methods for Studying Abelian Actions and Centralizers - Lecture 6

Explore the final lecture in a six-part series on methods for studying abelian actions and centralizers in dynamical systems. Delve into the concept of centralizer rigidity and classification, with a focus on accessible examples. Examine how these principles apply to specific dynamical systems and their implications for understanding the behavior of smooth coordinate changes. Gain insights into the non-generic situations where the smooth centralizer of a dynamical system is larger than expected, and how this relates to algebraic dynamical systems. Build upon the knowledge from previous lectures to comprehend the significance of centralizer rigidity in the context of partially hyperbolic and Anosov systems.