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When exponential map is 1-1 from vector fields to diffeomorphisms

Let $M$ be a connected and complete Riemannian manifold of positive dimension, $k$ be a positive integer, and let $\mathfrak{X}^k_c$ be the set of class $C^k$-vector fields on $M$ of compact support. ...
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Is every topological (resp. Lie-) group the isometrygroup of a metric space (resp. Riemannian manifold)?

The isometry group of a metric space is a topological group (with the compact open topology). The isometry group of a Riemann Manifold is a Liegroup. (Thm. of Steenrod-Myers) So, is every topological ...
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