On general $(\alpha,\beta)$-metrics with Cartan torsion, mean Cartan torsion and Landsberg curvature

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1 Department of Mathematics and Statistics Faculty of Science, Dr. Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya-224001, India

2 Department of Mathematics Institute of Applied Sciences and Humanities GLA University Mathura-281406, India

Abstract

In this paper, we derive a formula for the (mean) Cartan torsion of a class of general $(\alpha,\beta)$-metrics. Also, we study weak Landsberg general $(\alpha,\beta)$-metrics under a certain condition.

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AUT Journal of Mathematics and Computing
Volume 4, Issue 2
2023
Pages 105-112

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