Primitive stable representations in higher rank semisimple Lie groups

Abstract

We study primitive stable representations of free groups into higher rank semisimple Lie groups and their properties. Let $\Sigma$ be a compact, connected, orientable surface (possibly with boundary) of negative Euler characteristic. We first verify the $\sigma_{mod}$-regularity for convex projective structures and positive representations. Then we show that the holonomies of convex projective structures and positive representations on $\Sigma$ are all primitive stable if $\Sigma$ has one boundary component.