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Exact anti-self-dual form on a compact four-manifold

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If an exact two-form β=dα on a compact oriented Riemannian four-manifold is anti-self-dual, then
0=∫M​d(α∧dα)=∫M​β∧β=−∥β∥L22​,
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so β=0.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2024 / iii / Paper 115 / 4 / e / Solution

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