Geometry on deformations of S1 singularities

Abstract

To study a one parameter deformation of an $S_1$ singularity taking into consideration its differential geometric properties, we give a form representing the deformation using only diffeomorphisms on the source and isometries of the target. Using this form, we study differential geometric properties of $S_1$ singularities and the Whitney umbrellas appearing in the deformation.

18 pages, 5 figures