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Geometric structures as deformed infinitesimal symmetries
Author(s):
Anthony
D.
Blaom
Journal:
Trans. Amer. Math. Soc.
358
(2006),
3651-3671.
MSC (2000):
Primary 53C15, 58H15;
Secondary 53B15, 53C07, 53C05, 58H05
Posted:
March 24, 2006
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A general model for geometric structures on differentiable manifolds is obtained by deforming infinitesimal symmetries. Specifically, this model consists of a Lie algebroid, equipped with an affine connection compatible with the Lie algebroid structure. The curvature of this connection vanishes precisely when the structure is locally symmetric. This model generalizes Cartan geometries, a substantial class, to the intransitive case. Simple examples are surveyed and corresponding local obstructions to symmetry are identified. These examples include foliations, Riemannian structures, infinitesimal  -structures, symplectic and Poisson structures.
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Additional Information:
Anthony
D.
Blaom
Affiliation:
Department of Mathematics, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New Zealand
DOI:
10.1090/S0002-9947-06-04057-8
PII:
S 0002-9947(06)04057-8
Keywords:
Lie algebroid,
geometric structure,
Cartan geometry,
Cartan connection,
action Lie algebroid,
deformation,
connection theory
Received by editor(s):
April 28, 2004
Posted:
March 24, 2006
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