On the linearization of webs (Q845070)

Summary: We present a simple analytic criterion which characterizes linearizable 1-codimensional webs. We also give an invariant geometric interpretation of this criterion, in terms of projective connection. We then explain how our approach allows one to study linearization for more general objects than 1-codimensional webs. By way of illustration, we treat some explicit examples. We end with some historical remarks on this circle of questions.