We introduce the $J$-equation on holomorphic vector bundles over compact K\"ahler manifolds and investigate some fundamental properties as well as examples of solutions. In particular, we provide an algebraic condition called (asymptotic) $J$-stability in terms of subbundles on compact K\"ahler surfaces, and a numerical criterion on vortex bundles via dimensional reduction. Also, we discuss an application for the vector bundle version of the deformed Hermitian-Yang-Mills equation in the small volume regime.
Categories: math.DG