Although it arose from purely theoretical considerations of the underlying axioms of geometry, the work of Einstein and Dirac has demonstrated that hyperbolic geometry is a fundamental aspect of modern physics. In this book, the rich geometry of the hyperbolic plane is studied in detail, leading to the focal point of the book, Poincare's polygon theorem and the relationship between hyperbolic geometries and discrete groups of isometries.
Hyperbolic 3-space is also discussed, and the directions that current research in this field is taking are sketched. This will be an excellent introduction to hyperbolic geometry for students new to the subject, and for experts in other fields.
| ISBN: | 9780521435284 |
| Publication date: | 17th December 1992 |
| Author: | Birger Iversen |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 316 pages |
| Series: | London Mathematical Society Student Texts |
| Genres: |
Geometry |
Although it arose from purely theoretical considerations of the underlying axioms of geometry, the work of Einstein and Dirac has demonstrated that hyperbolic geometry is a fundamental aspect of modern physics. In this book, the rich geometry of the hyperbolic plane is studied in detail, leading to the focal point of the book, Poincare's polygon theorem and the relationship between hyperbolic geometries and discrete groups of isometries.
Hyperbolic Geometry features in the following genres: Geometry
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Hyperbolic Geometry was written by Birger Iversen and published by Cambridge University Press
Hyperbolic Geometry has 316 pages
Yes it is part of London Mathematical Society Student Texts series
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