A note on the geometry of Lie groups

The degenerate semi-Riemannian geometry of a Lie group is studied. Then a naturally reductive homogeneous semi-Riemannian space is obtained from the Lie group in a natural way.

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Published in:Nonlinear analysis 2008-04, Vol.68 (7), p.2013-2016
Main Authors: Coken, A Ceylan, Ciftci, Unver
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Degenerate metrics
Exact sciences and technology
Group theory
Homogeneous spaces
Lie groups
Mathematical analysis
Mathematics
Sciences and techniques of general use
Topological groups, lie groups
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Summary:The degenerate semi-Riemannian geometry of a Lie group is studied. Then a naturally reductive homogeneous semi-Riemannian space is obtained from the Lie group in a natural way.
ISSN:0362-546X
1873-5215
DOI:10.1016/j.na.2007.01.028