Complex Dirac structures: invariants and local structure (Q2094611)

The aim of this paper is to give a systematic study of complex Dirac structures. First, the authors recall the basic definitions and review the properties of Dirac and generalized complex structures. Then, they introduce two new invariants: the order and a normalized version of the type which extends the type for generalized complex structures. The authors prove that, these two invariants together with the real order, determine the pointwise geometry of a complex Dirac structure. The authors also present the relationship among these three invariants. Finally, important examples are provided. Moreover, for constant order, the authors prove the existence of an underlying real Dirac structure which generalizes the Poisson structure associated to any generalized complex structures.