ISSN:
1572-9176
Keywords:
Morse theory
;
closed geodesics
;
critical points
;
free loop space
;
Lusternik–Schnirelmann category
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mathematics
Notes:
Abstract In Morse theory an isolated degenerate critical point can be resolved into a finite number of nondegenerate critical points by perturbing the totally degenerate part of the Morse function inside the domain of a generalized Morse chart. Up to homotopy we can admit pertubations within the whole characteristic manifold. Up to homotopy type a relative CW-complex is attached, which is the product of a big relative CW-complex, representing the degenerate part, and a small cell having the dimension of the Morse index.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1022164931221
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