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OverviewThis introductory text is exploratory in nature, and is intended as a bridge between Euclid's geometry and the modern geometry of curved spaces. It 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. The book also contains biographical chapters on Gauss, Riemann and Levi-Civita. Full Product DetailsAuthor: James CaseyPublisher: Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Imprint: Vieweg+Teubner Verlag Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996 Dimensions: Width: 14.80cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.451kg ISBN: 9783528064754ISBN 10: 3528064757 Pages: 291 Publication Date: 01 November 1996 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Language: English Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDr. J. Casey ist Professor an der University of California, Berkeley Department of Mechanical Engineering. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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