Riemann-finsler Geometry

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Shiing-shen Chern (Nankai Univ, China) Zhongmin Shen (Indiana Univ-purdue Univ Indianapolis, Usa)

Riemann-finsler Geometry

Shiing-shen Chern (Nankai Univ, China), Zhongmin Shen (Indiana Univ-purdue Univ Indianapolis, Usa)

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English

World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
11 May 2005

Differential & Riemannian geometry; Analytic geometry

Series: Nankai Tracts in Mathematics

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 textbook presents detailed discussions on important curvatures such 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, and Finsler metrics of scalar curvature or isotropic S-curvature. 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.

By: Shiing-shen Chern (Nankai Univ China), Zhongmin Shen (Indiana Univ-purdue Univ Indianapolis, Usa)
Imprint: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Country of Publication: Singapore
Volume: 6
Dimensions: Height: 230mm, Width: 162mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 558g
ISBN: 9789812383570
ISBN 10: 9812383573
Series: Nankai Tracts in Mathematics
Pages: 204
Publication Date: 11 May 2005
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active