Riemann-finsler Geometry

Riemann-finsler Geometry

by Shiing-shen Chern, Zhongmin Shen
ISBN-10:
9812383581
ISBN-13:
9789812383587
Pub. Date:
05/11/2005
Publisher:
World Scientific Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-10:
9812383581
ISBN-13:
9789812383587
Pub. Date:
05/11/2005
Publisher:
World Scientific Publishing Company, Incorporated
Riemann-finsler Geometry

Riemann-finsler Geometry

by Shiing-shen Chern, Zhongmin Shen
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Overview

Riemann-Finsler geometry is a subject that concerns manifolds with Finsler metrics, including Riemannian metrics. It has applications in many fields of the natural sciences. Curvature is the central concept in Riemann-Finsler geometry. This invaluable textbook presents detailed discussions on important curvatures such as the Cartan torsion, the S-curvature, the Landsberg curvature and the Riemann curvature. It also deals with Finsler metrics with special curvature or geodesic properties, such as projectively flat Finsler metrics, Berwald metrics, Finsler metrics of scalar flag curvature or isotropic S-curvature, etc. Instructive examples are given in abundance, for further description of some important geometric concepts. The text includes the most recent results, although many of the problems discussed are classical.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9789812383587
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date: 05/11/2005
Series: Nankai Tracts In Mathematics , #6
Pages: 204
Product dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)
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