Fundamental Theorem of Riemannian Geometry

On a Riemannian manifold, there is a unique connection which is torsion-free and compatible with the metric. This connection is called the Levi-Civita connection.

See also

Covariant Derivative, Levi-Civita Connection, Riemannian Manifold, Riemannian Metric

This entry contributed by Todd Rowland

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