Cohomogeneity-Three HyperK\"ahler Metrics on Nilpotent Orbits

Abstract

Let O be a nilpotent orbit in g^C where G is a compact, simple group and g=Lie(G). It is known that O carries a unique G-invariant hyperK\"ahler metric admitting a hyperK\"ahler potential compatible with the Kirillov-Kostant-Souriau symplectic form. In this work, the hyperK\"ahler potential is explicitly calculated when O is of cohomogeneity three under the action of G. It is found that such a structure lies on a one-parameter family of hyperK\"ahler metrics with G-invariant K\"ahler potentials if and only if g is sp(3), su(6), so(7), so(12) or e_7 and otherwise is the unique G-invariant hyperK\"ahler metric with G-invariant K\"ahler potential.