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53Cxx Global differential geometry

This subtopic introduces the core ideas in global 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

53C05 Connections (general theory)

Overview

Connections (general theory). This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C07 Special connections and metrics on vector bundles (Hermite-Einstein, Yang-Mills)

Overview

Special connections and metrics on vector bundles (Hermite-Einstein, Yang-Mills). This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C08 Differential geometric aspects of gerbes and differential characters

Overview

Differential geometric aspects of gerbes and differential characters. This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C10 $G$-structures

Overview

$G$-structures. This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C12 Foliations (differential geometric aspects)

Overview

Foliations (differential geometric aspects). This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C15 General geometric structures on manifolds

Overview

General geometric structures on manifolds. This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C17 Sub-Riemannian geometry

Overview

Sub-Riemannian geometry. This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C20 Global Riemannian geometry, including pinching

Overview

Global Riemannian geometry, including pinching. This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C21 Methods of global Riemannian geometry, including PDE methods

Overview

Methods of global Riemannian geometry, including PDE methods. This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C22 Geodesics in global differential geometry

Overview

Geodesics in global differential geometry. This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C23 Global geometric and topological methods; gauge theory

Overview

Global geometric and topological methods; gauge theory. This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C24 Rigidity results in global differential geometry

Overview

Rigidity results in global differential geometry. This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C25 Special Riemannian manifolds (Einstein, Sasakian, etc.)

Overview

Special Riemannian manifolds (Einstein, Sasakian, etc.). This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C26 Hyper-Kähler and quaternionic Kähler geometry, special geometry

Overview

Hyper-Kähler and quaternionic Kähler geometry, special geometry. This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C27 Spin and Spin$^c$ geometry

Overview

Spin and Spin$^c$ geometry. This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C28 Twistor methods in differential geometry

Overview

Twistor methods in differential geometry. This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C29 Issues of holonomy in differential geometry

Overview

Issues of holonomy in differential geometry. This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C30 Differential geometry of homogeneous manifolds

Overview

Differential geometry of homogeneous manifolds. This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C35 Differential geometry of symmetric spaces

Overview

Differential geometry of symmetric spaces. This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C38 Calibrations and calibrated geometries

Overview

Calibrations and calibrated geometries. This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C40 Global submanifolds

Overview

Global submanifolds. This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C42 Differential geometry of immersions (minimal, prescribed curvature, tight, etc.)

Overview

Differential geometry of immersions (minimal, prescribed curvature, tight, etc.). This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C43 Differential geometric aspects of harmonic maps

Overview

Differential geometric aspects of harmonic maps. This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C44 Geometric evolution equations (e.g. Ricci flow)

Overview

Geometric evolution equations (e.g. Ricci flow). This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C45 Global surface theory (convex surfaces à la A.D. Alexandrov)

Overview

Global surface theory (convex surfaces à la A.D. Alexandrov). This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C50 Global differential geometry of Lorentz manifolds, manifolds with indefinite metrics

Overview

Global differential geometry of Lorentz manifolds, manifolds with indefinite metrics. This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C55 Global differential geometry of Hermitian and Kählerian manifolds

Overview

Global differential geometry of Hermitian and Kählerian manifolds. This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C56 Other complex differential geometry

Overview

Other complex differential geometry. This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C60 Global differential geometry of Finsler spaces and generalizations

Overview

Global differential geometry of Finsler spaces and generalizations. This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C65 Integral geometry; geometric probability

Overview

Integral geometry; geometric probability. This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C70 Direct methods ($G$-spaces of Busemann, etc.)

Overview

Direct methods ($G$-spaces of Busemann, etc.). This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C75 Geometric orders, order geometry

Overview

Geometric orders, order geometry. This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks

53C80 Applications of global differential geometry to the sciences

Overview

Applications of global differential geometry to the sciences. This topic is part of global differential geometry, emphasizing manifold-scale invariants, curvature-driven phenomena, and geometric analysis methods.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Riemannian geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • global curvature and topology links
  • geodesic and variational methods
  • analytic techniques on manifolds

Typical Uses

Used to study manifold-wide geometric behavior and relationships between topology, curvature, and PDE.

Applications

  • Geometric analysis
  • Mathematical physics
  • Global manifold classification

References

Recommended Textbooks