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The Morse index theorem in the case of two variable endpoints in conic Finsler manifolds

Differential Geometry 2023-08-01 v3

Abstract

In this note, we prove the Morse index theorem for a geodesic connecting two submanifolds in a C7C^7 manifold with a C6C^6 (conic) pseudo-Finsler metric provided that the fundamental tensor is positive definite along velocity curve of the geodesic.

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@article{arxiv.2302.00611,
  title  = {The Morse index theorem in the case of two variable endpoints in conic Finsler manifolds},
  author = {Guangcun Lu},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2302.00611},
  year   = {2023}
}

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v3: 28 pages, title and content have changes, to appear in Annali di Matematica Pura ed Applicata (1923-)