Annali di Matematica Pura ed Applicata (1923 -). 195:445-458
ISSN:
1618-1891 0373-3114
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We prove a quantitative openness theorem for $C^1$ submersions under suitable assumptions on the differential. We then apply our result to a class of exponential maps appearing in Carnot-Carath\'eodory spaces and we improve a classical completeness result by Palais. Comment: 12 pages. Revised version. Minor changes. To appear on Annali di Matematica