The exponential map is a mathematical tool that relates tangent vectors at a point on a Riemannian manifold to points on the manifold itself. It provides a way to move along geodesics and understand the local geometry by taking a tangent vector and 'exponentiating' it to produce a corresponding point on the manifold, thereby connecting concepts like geodesics, curvature, and distance.
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