Principles of Geometry

Klappentext A benchmark study of projective geometry and the birational theory of surfaces, first published between 1922 and 1925. Zusammenfassung Henry Frederick Baker (1866–1956) was a renowned British mathematician specialising in algebraic geometry. First published between 1922 and 1925, this six-volume work provides a detailed insight into the geometry which was developing at the time of publication. Volume 2 describes the principal configurations of space of two dimensions. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; Preliminary; 1. General properties of conics; 2. Properties relative to two points of reference; 3. The equation of a line, and of a conic; 4. Restriction of the algebraic symbols. The distinction of real and imaginary elements; 5. Properties relative to an absolute conic. The notion of distance. Non-Euclidean geometry; Notes; Index.

Product details

• Authors: H. F. Baker, Baker H. F.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2010
• EAN: 9781108017787
• ISBN: 978-1-108-01778-7
• No. of pages: 266
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Mathematics; Principles of Geometry 6 Volume Paperback Set
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > Geometry; MATHEMATICS / Applied, MATHEMATICS / Geometry / General, geometry, Applied mathematics