Unsolved Problems in Geometry - Unsolved Problems in Intuitive Mathematics

Mathematicians and non-mathematicians alike have long been fascinated by geometrical problems, particularly those that are intuitive in the sense of being easy to state, perhaps with the aid of a simple diagram. Each section in the book describes a problem or a group of related problems. Usually the problems are capable of generalization of variation in many directions. The book can be appreciated at many levels and is intended for everyone from amateurs to research mathematicians.

List of contents

Notation and Definitions.- A. Convexity.- B. Polygons, Polyhedra, and Polytopes.- C. Tiling and Dissection.- D. Packing and Covering.- E. Combinatorial Geometry.- F. Finite Sets of Points.- G. General Geometric Problems.- Index of Authors Cited.- General Index.

Summary

Mathematicians and non-mathematicians alike have long been fascinated by geometrical problems, particularly those that are intuitive in the sense of being easy to state, perhaps with the aid of a simple diagram. Each section in the book describes a problem or a group of related problems.

Product details

• Authors: Hallard Croft, Hallard T Croft, Hallard T. Croft, Kennet Falconer, Kenneth Falconer, Kenneth J Falconer, Kenneth J. Falconer, Richard K Guy, Richard K. Guy
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 20.11.2009
• EAN: 9780387975061
• ISBN: 978-0-387-97506-1
• No. of pages: 199
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 243 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 510 g
• Illustrations: XV, 199 p.
• Series: Problem Books in Mathematics; Problem Books in Mathematics / Unsolved Problems in Intuitive Mathematics; Unsolved Problems in Intuitive Mathematics; Problem Books in Mathematics; Unsolved Problems in Intuitive Mathematics
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > Geometry