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As a generalization of semi-invariant submersions, we introduce conformal semi-invariant submersions from almost product Riemannian manifolds onto Riemannian manifolds. We give examples, and investigate the geometry of foliations which arise from the definition of a conformal submersion and show that there are certain product structures on the total space of a conformal semi-invariant submersion. Moreover, we also find necessary and sufficient conditions for a conformal semi-invariant submersion to be totally geodesic.
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Akyol, M.A. Conformal Semi-Invariant Submersions from Almost Product Riemannian Manifolds. Acta Math Vietnam 42, 491–507 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40306-016-0193-9
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Keywords
- Almost product Riemannian manifold
- Riemannian submersion
- Semi-invariant submersion
- Conformal submersion
- Conformal semi-invariant submersion