Introduction To Modern Finsler Geometry
Author:   Yi-bing Shen (Zhejiang Univ, China) ,  Zhongmin Shen (Indiana Univ-purdue Univ Indianapolis, Usa)
Publisher:   World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
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9789814713160


Pages:   408
Publication Date:   16 April 2016
Format:   Paperback
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This comprehensive book is an introduction to the basics of Finsler geometry with recent developments in its area. It includes local geometry as well as global geometry of Finsler manifolds.In Part I, the authors discuss differential manifolds, Finsler metrics, the Chern connection, Riemannian and non-Riemannian quantities. Part II is written for readers who would like to further their studies in Finsler geometry. It covers projective transformations, comparison theorems, fundamental group, minimal immersions, harmonic maps, Einstein metrics, conformal transformations, amongst other related topics. The authors made great efforts to ensure that the contents are accessible to senior undergraduate students, graduate students, mathematicians and scientists.

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Author:   Yi-bing Shen (Zhejiang Univ, China) ,  Zhongmin Shen (Indiana Univ-purdue Univ Indianapolis, Usa)
Publisher:   World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Imprint:   World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.60cm
Weight:   0.590kg
ISBN:  

9789814713160


ISBN 10:   9814713163
Pages:   408
Publication Date:   16 April 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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