A connection theoretic approach to sub-Riemannian geometry. (Q1811983)
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scientific article; zbMATH DE number 1930154
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scientific article; zbMATH DE number 1930154 |
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A connection theoretic approach to sub-Riemannian geometry. (English)
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18 June 2003
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The notion of generalized connection over a bundle map is used in order to present an alternative approach to sub-Riemannian geometry. Known notions, such as normal and abnormal extremals are studied in terms of this formalism. In particular, some necessary and sufficient conditions for the existence of abnormal extremals are obtained. The problem of characterizing those curves that verify both, the nonholonomic equations and the vakonomic equations for a free particle submitted to some kinematical constraints, is also studied.
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sub-Riemannian geometry
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connections
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nonholonomic mechanics
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vakonomic dynamics
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