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A binary infinitesimal form of Teichmuller metric

Complex Variables 2009-02-16 v2

Abstract

Let SS be a Riemann surface of analytic finite type or the unit disk in the complex plane. Let [μ][\mu] denote the Teichm\"uller equivalence classes of Beltrami differentials μ\mu . We apply the Fundamental Inequalities to obtain a binary infinitesimal form of Teichm\"uller metric. Using this form, we define "\emph{angle}" between two geodesics originating from a point and conjecture that the sum of the angles of a triangle in T(S)T(S) should be less than π\pi if SS is of analytic finite type. As a consequence, the well-known necessary condition for two geodesics coinciding is derived immediately.

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@article{arxiv.0901.3822,
  title  = {A binary infinitesimal form of Teichmuller metric},
  author = {Guowu Yao},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0901.3822},
  year   = {2009}
}

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