The <i>χ</i>-Hessian Quotient for Riemannian Metrics

Abstract

Pseudo-Riemannian geometry and Hilbert–Schmidt norms are two important fields of research in applied mathematics. One of the main goals of this paper will be to find a link between these two research fields. In this respect, in the present paper, we will introduce and analyze two important quantities in pseudo-Riemannian geometry, namely the H-distorsion and, respectively, the Hessian χ-quotient. This second quantity will be investigated using the Frobenius (Hilbert–Schmidt) norm. Some important examples will be also given, which will prove the validity of the developed theory along the paper.

Keywords

• pseudo Riemannian manifold
• Frobenius norm