Alexandrov spaces are defined via axioms similar to those of the Euclid axioms but where certain equalities are replaced with inequalities. Depending on the signs of the inequalities, we obtain Alexandrov spaces with curvature bounded above (CBA) and curvature bounded below (CBB). Even though the definitions of the two classes of spaces are similar, their properties and known applications are quite different.The goal of this book is to give a comprehensive exposition of the structure theory of Alexandrov spaces with curvature bounded above and below. It includes all the basic material as well as selected topics inspired by considering Alexandrov spaces with CBA and with CBB simultaneously. The book also includes an extensive problem list with solutions indicated for every problem.
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A comprehensive exposition of the structure theory of Alexandrov spaces with curvature bounded above and below. It includes all the basic material as well as selected topics inspired by considering Alexandrov spaces with CBA and with CBB simultaneously. The book also includes an extensive problem list with solutions indicated for every problem.
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ISBN
9781470473020
Publisert
2024-06-30
Utgiver
Vendor
American Mathematical Society
Vekt
368 gr
Høyde
254 mm
Bredde
178 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
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Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
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Antall sider
277

Biographical note

Stephanie Alexander, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL.

Vitali Kapovitch, University of Toronto, ON, Canada.

Anton Petrunin, Pennsylvania State University, College State, PA.