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A Brief Account of the Historical Development of Pseudospherical Surfaces From 1827 to 1887
Hardcover
Sports GeneralGeneral MathematicsGeometry
ISBN13: 9781023612326
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 78
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
“A Brief Account of the Historical Development of Pseudospherical Surfaces From 1827 to 1887†delves into the intricate world of nineteenth-century geometry, tracing the evolution of our understanding of pseudospherical surfaces. This detailed account explores the key properties of these surfaces, including asymptotic curves, lines of curvature, and geodesic curvature, providing a comprehensive overview of the field's development.
The book examines the contributions of leading mathematicians like Enneper and Weingarten, shedding light on the concepts of focal surfaces, orthogonal trajectories, and the behavior of ray systems. It covers essential topics such as radii of curvature, the linear element, and tangent planes, offering insights into the geometry of surfaces with constant negative Gaussian curvature.
This historical study provides a valuable resource for mathematicians and historians of science, illuminating the foundational work that shaped modern geometry and offering a glimpse into the mathematical landscape of the late 19th century. Its enduring appeal lies in its meticulous treatment of a fascinating and historically significant area of mathematical research.
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