Poisson geometry¶
In differential geometry, a field in mathematics, a Poisson manifold is a smooth manifold endowed with a Poisson structure.
Core Idea¶
Poisson geometry is treated here as the recurring mathematics, logic, and statistics identity summarized by this source-grounded definition: In differential geometry, a field in mathematics, a Poisson manifold is a smooth manifold endowed with a Poisson structure. In differential geometry, a field in mathematics, a Poisson manifold is a smooth manifold endowed with a Poisson structure. The notion of Poisson manifold generalises that of symplectic manifold, which in turn generalises the phase space from Hamiltonian mechanics.
Scope of Application¶
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History. More precisely, he proved that, if two functions f and g are integral of motions, then there is a third function, denoted by { f,g } , which is an integral of motion.
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History. Moreover, he established the relation between the (Poisson) bracket of two functions and the (Lie) bracket of their associated Hamiltonian vector fields, i.e.
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History. Poisson brackets on a vector space which send linear functions to linear functions) correspond precisely to Lie algebra structures.
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As bracket. Let M be a smooth manifold and let {C^{\infty}}(M) denote the real algebra of smooth real-valued functions on M , where the multiplication is defined pointwise.
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As bivector. Choosing local coordinates (U, x^i) , any Poisson bivector is given by \pi{\mid U} = \sum{i for skew-symmetric smooth functions \pi^{ij} on U .
Clarity¶
A clear use of Poisson geometry names the carrier, the operative relation, and the conditions under which the source treats the identity as present. The minimal definition is In differential geometry, a field in mathematics, a Poisson manifold is a smooth manifold endowed with a Poisson structure.
Manages Complexity¶
Poisson geometry compresses multiple mathematics, logic, and statistics details into a stable diagnostic relation. The source shows both the central mechanism—it is naturally endowed with a Poisson bracket/symplectic form (see below), which allows one to formulate the Hamilton equations and describe the dynamics of the system through the phase space in time.—and the practical consequence—these arise as the maximal integral submanifolds of the completely integrable singular.
Abstract Reasoning¶
- Type the carrier. Identify the mathematics, logic, and statistics entities to which the claim applies.
- State the relation. Use the source-grounded identity: In differential geometry, a field in mathematics, a Poisson manifold is a smooth manifold endowed with a Poisson structure.
- Check operation and conditions. More precisely, he proved that, if two functions f and g are integral of motions, then there is a third function, denoted by { f,g } , which is an integral of motion as well.
- Demand recognition evidence.
Knowledge Transfer¶
Within the home domain. Knowledge about Poisson geometry transfers literally when a new case preserves the same carrier type, relation, and recognition test. More precisely, he proved that, if two functions f and g are integral of motions, then there is a third function, denoted by { f,g } , which is an integral of motion as well. Moreover, he established the relation between the (Poisson) bracket of two functions and the (Lie) bracket of their associated Hamiltonian vector fields, i.e. Beyond the home domain. No canonical parent is asserted for Poisson geometry.
Relationships to Other Abstractions¶
Current abstraction Poisson geometry Domain-specific
Parents (1) — more general patterns this builds on
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Poisson geometry is a kind of Manifold Prime
A Poisson manifold is, by the entry's own definition, a smooth manifold endowed with an additional bracket structure.
Neighborhood in Abstraction Space¶
Poisson geometry sits in a crowded region of the domain-specific corpus (38th percentile for distinctiveness): several abstractions share nearly its structure, so a description that fits it tends to fit its neighbors too.
Family — Continuum Mechanics & Field Models (42 abstractions)
Nearest neighbors
- Particle in a spherically symmetric potential — 0.89
- Filling radius — 0.87
- Translation operator (quantum mechanics) — 0.87
- Linear elasticity — 0.87
- Inertial manifold — 0.87
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