Spectral geometry is the study of the relationship between the geometric properties of a space and the spectrum of operators defined on that space, particularly the eigenvalues of the Laplacian. It explores how these eigenvalues can reveal important information about the shape, size, and curvature of a manifold. The connections between geometry and analysis help in understanding physical phenomena, especially in quantum mechanics and heat diffusion.
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