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53Bxx Local differential geometry

This subtopic introduces the core ideas in local differential geometry, including foundational concepts, standard methods, and the main questions used to organize the area. Typical uses include building mathematical background, framing related research problems, and supporting applications in neighboring fields where these concepts provide useful structure.

Specific topics

53B05 Linear and affine connections

Overview

Linear and affine connections. This topic develops local differential geometry of manifolds, connections, and curvature tensors in smooth settings.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • connections and covariant derivatives
  • local curvature tensors
  • structure equations and local models

Typical Uses

Used to formulate and analyze geometric PDEs and local metric invariants on smooth manifolds.

Applications

  • General relativity
  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics

References

Recommended Textbooks

53B10 Projective connections

Overview

Projective connections. This topic develops local differential geometry of manifolds, connections, and curvature tensors in smooth settings.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • connections and covariant derivatives
  • local curvature tensors
  • structure equations and local models

Typical Uses

Used to formulate and analyze geometric PDEs and local metric invariants on smooth manifolds.

Applications

  • General relativity
  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics

References

Recommended Textbooks

53B12 Differential geometric aspects of statistical manifolds

Overview

Differential geometric aspects of statistical manifolds. This topic develops local differential geometry of manifolds, connections, and curvature tensors in smooth settings.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • connections and covariant derivatives
  • local curvature tensors
  • structure equations and local models

Typical Uses

Used to formulate and analyze geometric PDEs and local metric invariants on smooth manifolds.

Applications

  • General relativity
  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics

References

Recommended Textbooks

53B15 Other connections

Overview

Other connections. This topic develops local differential geometry of manifolds, connections, and curvature tensors in smooth settings.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • connections and covariant derivatives
  • local curvature tensors
  • structure equations and local models

Typical Uses

Used to formulate and analyze geometric PDEs and local metric invariants on smooth manifolds.

Applications

  • General relativity
  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics

References

Recommended Textbooks

53B20 Local Riemannian geometry

Overview

Local Riemannian geometry. This topic develops local differential geometry of manifolds, connections, and curvature tensors in smooth settings.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • connections and covariant derivatives
  • local curvature tensors
  • structure equations and local models

Typical Uses

Used to formulate and analyze geometric PDEs and local metric invariants on smooth manifolds.

Applications

  • General relativity
  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics

References

Recommended Textbooks

53B21 Methods of Riemannian geometry

Overview

Methods of Riemannian geometry. This topic develops local differential geometry of manifolds, connections, and curvature tensors in smooth settings.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • connections and covariant derivatives
  • local curvature tensors
  • structure equations and local models

Typical Uses

Used to formulate and analyze geometric PDEs and local metric invariants on smooth manifolds.

Applications

  • General relativity
  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics

References

Recommended Textbooks

53B25 Local submanifolds

Overview

Local submanifolds. This topic develops local differential geometry of manifolds, connections, and curvature tensors in smooth settings.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • connections and covariant derivatives
  • local curvature tensors
  • structure equations and local models

Typical Uses

Used to formulate and analyze geometric PDEs and local metric invariants on smooth manifolds.

Applications

  • General relativity
  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics

References

Recommended Textbooks

53B30 Local theory of Lorentzian metrics and connections

Overview

Local theory of Lorentzian metrics and connections. This topic develops local differential geometry of manifolds, connections, and curvature tensors in smooth settings.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • connections and covariant derivatives
  • local curvature tensors
  • structure equations and local models

Typical Uses

Used to formulate and analyze geometric PDEs and local metric invariants on smooth manifolds.

Applications

  • General relativity
  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics

References

Recommended Textbooks

53B35 Hermitian and Kählerian structures

Overview

Hermitian and Kählerian structures. This topic develops local differential geometry of manifolds, connections, and curvature tensors in smooth settings.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • connections and covariant derivatives
  • local curvature tensors
  • structure equations and local models

Typical Uses

Used to formulate and analyze geometric PDEs and local metric invariants on smooth manifolds.

Applications

  • General relativity
  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics

References

Recommended Textbooks

53B40 Finsler spaces and generalizations (areal metrics)

Overview

Finsler spaces and generalizations (areal metrics). This topic develops local differential geometry of manifolds, connections, and curvature tensors in smooth settings.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • connections and covariant derivatives
  • local curvature tensors
  • structure equations and local models

Typical Uses

Used to formulate and analyze geometric PDEs and local metric invariants on smooth manifolds.

Applications

  • General relativity
  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics

References

Recommended Textbooks

53B50 Applications of local differential geometry to the sciences

Overview

Applications of local differential geometry to the sciences. This topic develops local differential geometry of manifolds, connections, and curvature tensors in smooth settings.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • connections and covariant derivatives
  • local curvature tensors
  • structure equations and local models

Typical Uses

Used to formulate and analyze geometric PDEs and local metric invariants on smooth manifolds.

Applications

  • General relativity
  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics

References

Recommended Textbooks