Effective multiplicity for the Einstein-scalar field Lichnerowicz equation

Abstract

We prove the stability of the Einstein-scalar field Lichnerowicz equation under subcritical perturbations of the critical nonlinearity in dimensions 3, 4 and 5. As a consequence, we obtain the existence of a second solution to the equation in several cases. In particular, in the positive case, including the CMC positive cosmological constant case, we show that each time a solution exists, the equation produces a second solution with the exception of one critical value for which the solution is unique.