The Variational Theory of Geodesics
M. M. Postnikov
Compact, self-contained text by noted theorist presents the most fundamental aspects of modern differential geometry as well as the basic tools required for the study of Morse theory. Advanced treatment; analytical rather than topological aspects of Morse theory emphasized. Contents: 1. Smooth Manifolds. 2. Spaces of Affine Connection. 3. Riemannian Spaces. 4. The Variational Properties of Geodesics. Appendix Focal Points. 5. A Reduction Theorem. Index. Unabridged republication of the 1967 edition.
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Année:
1983
Editeur::
Dover Pubns
Langue:
english
Pages:
200
ISBN 10:
0486631664
ISBN 13:
9780486631660
Fichier:
PDF, 15.78 MB
IPFS:
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english, 1983