Riemann-Finsler geometry

Abstract

In this paper, a survey on Riemann-Finsler geometry is given. Non-trivial examples of Finsler metrics satisfying different curvature conditions are presented. Local and global results in Finsler geometry are analyzed.

Keywords

Finsler manifold / Randers metric / constant flag curvature / 58E20

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