Differential Geometry of Three Dimensions

Volume 1

C. E. Weatherburn

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Cambridge University Press
21 April 2016

Differential & Riemannian geometry; History of mathematics

Originally published in 1927, as the first of a two-part set, this informative and systematically organised textbook, primarily aimed at university students, contains a vectorial treatment of geometry, reasoning that by the use of such vector methods, geometry is able to be 'both simplified and condensed'. Chapters I-XI discuss the more elementary parts of the subject, whilst the remainder is devoted to an exploration of the more complex differential invariants for a surface and their applications. Chapter titles include, 'Curves with torsion', 'Geodesics and geodesic parallels' and 'Triply orthogonal systems of surfaces'. Diagrams are included to supplement the text. Providing a detailed overview of the subject and forming a solid foundation for study of multidimensional differential geometry and the tensor calculus, this book will prove an invaluable reference work to scholars of mathematics as well as to anyone with an interest in the history of education.

By: C. E. Weatherburn
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 218mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 390g
ISBN: 9781316603840
ISBN 10: 1316603849
Pages: 282
Publication Date: 21 April 2016
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface; Introduction. Vector notation and formulae; 1. Curves with torsion; 2. Envelopes, developable surfaces; 3. Curvilinear coordinates on a surface. Fundamental magnitudes; 4. Curves on a surface; 5. The equations of Gauss and of Codazzi; 6. Geodesics and geodesic parallels; 7. Quadric surfaces, ruled surfaces; 8. Evolute or surface of centres. Parallel surfaces; 9. Conformal and spherical representations. Minimal surfaces; 10. Congruences of lines; 11. Triply orthogonal systems of surfaces; 12. Differential invariants for a surface; Conclusion. Further recent advances; Note 1. Directions on a surface; Note 2. On the curvatures of a surface; Index.