Collineations and Conic Sections

Collineations and Conic Sections
Author: Christopher Baltus
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2020-09-01
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 3030462870

This volume combines an introduction to central collineations with an introduction to projective geometry, set in its historical context and aiming to provide the reader with a general history through the middle of the nineteenth century. Topics covered include but are not limited to: The Projective Plane and Central Collineations The Geometry of Euclid's Elements Conic Sections in Early Modern Europe Applications of Conics in History With rare exception, the only prior knowledge required is a background in high school geometry. As a proof-based treatment, this monograph will be of interest to those who enjoy logical thinking, and could also be used in a geometry course that emphasizes projective geometry.

Projective Geometry and Projective Metrics

Projective Geometry and Projective Metrics
Author: Herbert Busemann
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2012-11-14
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 0486154696

This text examines the 3 classical geometries and their relationship to general geometric structures, with particular focus on affine geometry, projective metrics, non-Euclidean geometry, and spatial geometry. 1953 edition.

The Universe of Conics

The Universe of Conics
Author: Georg Glaeser
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 496
Release: 2016-03-22
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 3662454505

This text presents the classical theory of conics in a modern form. It includes many novel results that are not easily accessible elsewhere. The approach combines synthetic and analytic methods to derive projective, affine and metrical properties, covering both Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries. With more than two thousand years of history, conic sections play a fundamental role in numerous fields of mathematics and physics, with applications to mechanical engineering, architecture, astronomy, design and computer graphics. This text will be invaluable to undergraduate mathematics students, those in adjacent fields of study, and anyone with an interest in classical geometry. Augmented with more than three hundred fifty figures and photographs, this innovative text will enhance your understanding of projective geometry, linear algebra, mechanics, and differential geometry, with careful exposition and many illustrative exercises.

Handbook of Mathematics

Handbook of Mathematics
Author: Vialar Thierry
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
Total Pages: 1134
Release: 2023-08-22
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 2955199052

The book, revised, consists of XI Parts and 28 Chapters covering all areas of mathematics. It is a tool for students, scientists, engineers, students of many disciplines, teachers, professionals, writers and also for a general reader with an interest in mathematics and in science. It provides a wide range of mathematical concepts, definitions, propositions, theorems, proofs, examples, and numerous illustrations. The difficulty level can vary depending on chapters, and sustained attention will be required for some. The structure and list of Parts are quite classical: I. Foundations of Mathematics, II. Algebra, III. Number Theory, IV. Geometry, V. Analytic Geometry, VI. Topology, VII. Algebraic Topology, VIII. Analysis, IX. Category Theory, X. Probability and Statistics, XI. Applied Mathematics. Appendices provide useful lists of symbols and tables for ready reference. Extensive cross-references allow readers to find related terms, concepts and items (by page number, heading, and objet such as theorem, definition, example, etc.). The publisher’s hope is that this book, slightly revised and in a convenient format, will serve the needs of readers, be it for study, teaching, exploration, work, or research.

Transactions of the American Mathematical Society

Transactions of the American Mathematical Society
Author: American Mathematical Society
Publisher:
Total Pages: 584
Release: 1916
Genre: Electronic journals
ISBN:

Monthly journal devoted entirely to research in pure and applied mathematics, and, in general, includes longer papers than those in the Proceedings of the American Mathematical Society.

General Galois Geometries

General Galois Geometries
Author: James Hirschfeld
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 422
Release: 2016-02-03
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1447167902

This book is the second edition of the third and last volume of a treatise on projective spaces over a finite field, also known as Galois geometries. This volume completes the trilogy comprised of plane case (first volume) and three dimensions (second volume). This revised edition includes much updating and new material. It is a mostly self-contained study of classical varieties over a finite field, related incidence structures and particular point sets in finite n-dimensional projective spaces. General Galois Geometries is suitable for PhD students and researchers in combinatorics and geometry. The separate chapters can be used for courses at postgraduate level.

NURBS for Curve & Surface Design

NURBS for Curve & Surface Design
Author: Gerald Farin
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 284
Release: 1999-03-02
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1439863903

Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines have become the de facto standard in CAD/CAM and computer graphics. This well-known book covers NURBS from their geometric beginnings to their industrial applications. The second edition incorporates new results and a chapter on Pythagorean curves, a development that shows promise in applications such as NC machining