ISSN:
1572-9036
Keywords:
53-02
;
53A55
;
53B99
;
58C99
;
Covariant differentiation
;
derivative strings
;
differential strings
;
sets
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mathematics
Notes:
Abstract Concepts of higher-order differentiation of functions and jet fields, of vector fields, and of covecter fields are introduced. These concepts, which generalize those of successive differentiation (ordinary or covariant), are shown to correspond to certain important types of derivative strings.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00052519
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