A connection theoretic approach to sub-Riemannian geometry

Journal of Geometry and Physics

Volumn 46, Issue 3-4, 2003, Pages 203-230

  Langerock, B ^a  

^a GHENT UNIVERSITY   (Belgium)

Author keywords

Connections; Nonholonomic mechanics; Sub Riemannian geometry; Vakonomic dynamics

Indexed keywords

EID: 0037410296     PISSN: 03930440     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0393-0440(02)00026-8     Document Type: Article

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