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Let $\CV$ be a vector field distribution on manifold $M$. We give an efficient algorithm for the construction of local coordinates on $M$ such that $\CV$ may be locally expressed as some partial prolongation of the contact distribution…

We study the basic geometric properties of an indefinite locally conformal Kaehler manifold.

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In this paper, we extend some results of nonsmooth analysis from Euclidean context to the Riemannian setting. In particular, we discuss the concept and some properties of locally Lipschitz continuous vector fields on Riemannian settings,…

A new tool for the investigation of 2+1 dimensional gravity is proposed. It is shown that in a stationary 2+1 dimensional spacetime, the eigenvectors of the covariant derivative of the timelike Killing vector form a rigid structure, the…

Within a framework of noncommutative geometry, we develop an analogue of (pseudo) Riemannian geometry on finite and discrete sets. On a finite set, there is a counterpart of the continuum metric tensor with a simple geometric…

In this paper we present local Sternberg conjugation theorems near attracting fixed points for lattice systems. The interactions are spatially decaying and are not restricted to finite distance. The conjugations obtained retain the same…

This paper investigates intrinsic Killing symmetries of null hypersurfaces $\mathcal{N}_3$ within the framework of general relativity. To this end we consider $\mathcal{N}_3$ as detached from the embedding spacetime and equipped with a…

A local convergence analysis of Inexact Newton's method with relative residual error tolerance for finding a singularity of a differentiable vector field defined on a complete Riemannian manifold, based on majorant principle, is presented…

Frames normal for linear connections in vector bundles are defined and studied. In particular, such frames exist at every fixed point and/or along injective path. Inertial frames for gauge fields are introduced and on this ground the…

Local inertial frame invariance is taken as the fundamental principle of physical geometry, where a local inertial frame is represented by a verbein. Invariance of the vierbein with respect to local Lorentz transformations then expresses…

The local momentum space expansion for the real vector field is considered. Using Riemann normal coordinates we obtain an expansion of the Feynman Green function up and including terms that are quadratic in the curvature. The results are…

The local invariants of a meromorphic quadratic differential on a compact Riemann surface are the orders of zeros and poles, and the residues at the poles of even orders. The main result of this paper is that with few exceptions, every…

In this paper we show that if one writes down the structure equations for the evolution of a curve embedded in an (n)-dimensional Riemannian manifold with constant curvature this leads to a symplectic, a Hamiltonian and an hereditary…

We show that the equation of motion of scalar-tensor theory acquires thermodynamic identity when projected on a generic null surface. The relevant projection is given by $E_{ab}l^ak^b$, where $E_{ab} =8\pi T_{ab}^{(m)}$ represents the…

We give reconstruction formulas inverting the geodesic X-ray transform over functions (call it $I_0$) and solenoidal vector fields on surfaces with negative curvature and strictly convex boundary. These formulas generalize the…

The invertibility of integral linear operators is a major problem of both theoretical and practical importance. In this paper we investigate the relation between an operator invertibility and the rank of its integral kernel to develop a…

In the present paper we have discussed the mechanics of incompressible test bodies moving in Riemannian spaces with non-trivial curvature tensors. For Hamilton's equations of motion the solutions have been obtained in the parametrical form…

Rigging technique introduced in \cite{bi0} is a convenient way to address the study of null hypersurfaces. It offers in addition the extra benefit of inducing a Riemannian structure on the null hypersurface which is used to study geometric…