A historical overview of connections in geometry
Abstract
This thesis is an attempt to untangle/clarify the modern theory of connections in
Geometry. Towards this end a historical approach was taken and original as well as secondary
sources were used. An overview of the most important historical developments is given as
well as a modern look at how the various de nitions of connection are related.
Description
Thesis (M.S.)--Wichita State University, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Dept. of Mathematics and Statistics.