Abstract
In this paper we present the solution to a longstanding problem of differential geometry: Lie's third theorem for Lie algebroids. We show that the integrability problem is controlled by two computable obstructions. As applications we derive, explain and improve the known integrability results, we establish integrability by local Lie groupoids, we clarify the smoothness of the Poisson sigma-model for Poisson manifolds, and we describe other geometrical applications.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 575-620 |
Number of pages | 46 |
Journal | Annals of Mathematics |
Volume | 157 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Lie algebroid
- Lie groupoid
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Statistics and Probability
- Statistics, Probability and Uncertainty