Exploring Curvature

by James Casey

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3528064757
• ISBN13: 9783528064754
• Release Date: November 1996
• Publisher: Vieweg+teubner Verlag
• Length: 291 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 8.3"