On geometric variation theory

Authors
Citation
Y. Shikata, On geometric variation theory, NAG MATH J, 156, 1999, pp. 159-169
Citations number
3
Categorie Soggetti
Mathematics
Journal title
NAGOYA MATHEMATICAL JOURNAL
ISSN journal
00277630 → ACNP
Volume
156
Year of publication
1999
Pages
159 - 169
Database
ISI
SICI code
0027-7630(199912)156:<159:OGVT>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
We construct here a framework for a geometric variation of 1 dimensional ge ometric figures regarding them as sets of ordered points. In this framework , we can make full use of cut and paste technique to find a way to go down to the geometric smallest figure, including the topological change of the p arameter space. Therefore we can discuss practical problems like switching of current flows and the minimal networks not only multiple closed geodesic s.