arXiv · math/0205100
Engel structures with trivial characteristic foliations
Abstract
Engel structures on M x S^1 and M x I are studied in this paper, where M is a 3-dimensional manifold. We suppose that these structures have characteristic line fields parallel to the fibres, S^1 or I. It is proved that they are characterized by contact structures on the cross section M, the twisting numbers, and Legendrian foliations on both ends M x dI in the case of M x I.
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Jiro Adachi. 2002-05-09. Engel structures with trivial characteristic foliations. https://doi.org/10.2140/agt.2002.2.239
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