Calculating Induced Metric on Vector Bundle E

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The discussion focuses on calculating the induced metric Sh on a subbundle SE of a vector bundle E equipped with a Hermitian metric h. The process involves selecting a basis for both E and SE, ensuring they are connected through a projection. The calculation follows standard procedures for pullbacks in differential geometry.

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hi friends,
Suppose we have a vector bundle E equipped with a hermitian metric h, and in a subbundle of E noted SE . I would like tocalculate explicitly the induced metric Sh defined on SE. How to proceed?
 
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It's the same as any other pullback...choose a basis of E and a basis of SE (they should be related by a projection), and do the usual thing.
 

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