0
Your Cart
0
Your Cart
Differential geometry is the study of curved spaces using the techniques of calculus. It is a mainstay of undergraduate mathematics education and a cornerstone of modern geometry. It is also the language used by Einstein to express general relativity, and so is an essential tool for astronomers and theoretical physicists. This introductory textbook originates from a popular course given to third year students at Durham University for over twenty years, first by the late L. M. Woodward and later by John Bolton (and others). It provides a thorough introduction by focusing on the beginnings of the subject as studied by Gauss: curves and surfaces in Euclidean space. While the main topics are the classics of differential geometry – the definition and geometric meaning of Gaussian curvature, the Theorema Egregium, geodesics, and the Gauss–Bonnet Theorem – the treatment is modern and student-friendly, taking direct routes to explain, prove and apply the main results. It includes many exercises to test students’ understanding of the material, and ends with a supplementary chapter on minimal surfaces that could be used as an extension towards advanced courses or as a source of student projects.

1 review for A First Course in Differential Geometry: Surfaces in Euclidean Space

There are no reviews yet.

Be the first to review “A First Course in Differential Geometry: Surfaces in Euclidean Space”
X

New item(s) have been added to your cart.

Frequently bought with A First Course in Differential Geometry: Surfaces in Euclidean Space


Pre-Calculus for Dummies Original price was: $29.99.Current price is: $14.99.
View more
AP Calculus: With 12 Practice Tests Original price was: $29.99.Current price is: $14.99.
View more
View more
Advanced Linear and Matrix Algebra Original price was: $79.99.Current price is: $19.99.
View more
How to Think Like a Mathematician: A Companion to Undergraduate Mathematics Original price was: $39.99.Current price is: $19.99.
View more
Conquering the Physics GRE Original price was: $49.99.Current price is: $19.99.
View more
Thinking Probabilistically: Stochastic Processes, Disordered Systems, and Their Applications Original price was: $59.99.Current price is: $19.99.
View more
Geometry, Topology and Physics Original price was: $69.99.Current price is: $19.99.
View more
Shop More, Save More: Get $10 Off for Every $70 Spent!
This is default text for notification bar