contact geometry
Given a smooth manifold of odd dimensionality, a distribution of the tangent bundle…Given a smooth manifold of odd dimensionality, a distribution (subset) of the tangent bundle that satisfies the condition of complete nonintegrability, or equivalently may be locally defined as the kernel of a maximally nondegenerate differential 1-form;
Meaning
3 senses(countable)Given a smooth manifold of odd dimensionality, a distribution (subset) of the tangent bundle that satisfies the condition of complete nonintegrability, or equivalently may be locally defined as the kernel of a maximally nondegenerate differential 1-form;
Kontaktgeometrie
Given a smooth manifold of odd dimensionality, a distribution (subset) of the tangent bundle that satisfies the condition of complete nonintegrability, or equivalently may be locally defined as the kernel of a maximally nondegenerate differential 1-form; (uncountable) the study of such structures.
(uncountable)The study of such structures.
(countable, uncountable)Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see contact, geometry.
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plural: contact geometries| Singular | contact geometry |
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