An Introduction to Manifolds

by Loring W. Tu

Manifolds, the higher-dimensional analogs of smooth curves and surfaces, are fundamental objects in modern mathematics. Combining aspects of algebra, topology, and analysis, manifolds have also been applied to classical mechanics, general relativity, and quantum field theory. In this streamlined introduction to the subject, the theory of manifolds is presented with the aim of helping the reader achieve a rapid mastery of the essential topics. By the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1441973990
• ISBN13: 9781441973993
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"