covariant derivative
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specification of derivatives along tangent vectors of a manifold
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Within Vinony's link graph, covariant derivative is referenced by 394 other articles, and connects out to differential form, vector bundle connection and coordinate system.
It is catalogued under topics including Connection (mathematics), Differential geometry and Mathematics of general relativity.
Its subject is documented across 20 Wikipedia language editions.
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