Riemann-finsler Geometry Paperback / softback
by Shiing-shen (Nankai Univ, China) Chern, Zhongmin (Indiana Univ-purdue Univ Indianapolis, Usa) Shen
Part of the Nankai Tracts in Mathematics series
Paperback / softback
Description
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.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:204 pages
- Publisher:World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
- Publication Date:11/05/2005
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- ISBN:9789812383587
Information
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:204 pages
- Publisher:World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
- Publication Date:11/05/2005
- Category:
- ISBN:9789812383587
