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Exploring Curvature

 
Exploring Curvature

Description

This introductory book is organized around a collection of simple experiments which the reader can perform at home or in a classroom setting. Methods for physically exploring the intrinsic geometry of commonplace curved objects (such as bowls, balls and watermelons) are described. The concepts of Gaussian curvature, parallel transport, and geodesics are treated.

Product details

EAN/ISBN:
9783528064754
Edition:
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996
Medium:
Paperback
Number of pages:
308
Publication date:
1996-01-01
Publisher:
Vieweg Verlagsgesellschaft
Languages:
english
Manufacturer:
Unknown
EAN/ISBN:
9783528064754
Edition:
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996
Medium:
Paperback
Number of pages:
308
Publication date:
1996-01-01
Publisher:
Vieweg Verlagsgesellschaft
Languages:
english
Manufacturer:
Unknown

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