Extended Schouten classification for non-Riemannian geometries

Abstract

A generalized connection, including Christoffel coefficients, torsion, non-metricity tensor and metric-asymmetricity object, is analyzed according to the Schouten classification. The inverse structure matrix is found in the linearized regime, autoparallel trajectories are defined and the contribution of the components of the connection are clarified at first-order approximation.

7 pages, to appear on Mod. Phys. Lett. A