Metric properties of outer space

We define metrics on Culler-Vogtmann space, which are an analogue of the Teichmuller metric and are constructed using stretching factors. In fact the metrics we study are related, one being a symmetrised version of the other. We investigate the basic properties of these metrics, showing the advantag...

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Main Authors: Francaviglia, Stefano (Author), Martino, Armando (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2008-12.
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