Curvature contents of geometric spaces (Q1126786)
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Curvature contents of geometric spaces (English)
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6 August 1998
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In this survey, the author discusses curvature relevant deformations of spaces and indicates the existence of some individual capacity of a manifold (and more general spaces) measuring a maximal amount of curvature that could be carried by this space. Proofs are omitted.
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scalar curvature
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Ricci curvature
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sectional curvature
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rigidity
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flexibility
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