Discrete Differential Geometry

Discrete differential geometry is an active mathematical terrain where differential geometry and discrete geometry meet and interact. It provides discrete equivalents of the geometric notions and methods of differential geometry, such as notions of curvature and integrability for polyhedral surfaces. Current progress in this field is to a large extent stimulated by its relevance for computer graphics and mathematical physics. This collection of essays, which documents the main lectures of the 2004 Oberwolfach Seminar on the topic, as well as a number of additional contributions by key participants, gives a lively, multi-facetted introduction to this emerging field.

Summary

Discrete differential geometry is an active mathematical terrain where differential geometry and discrete geometry meet and interact. It provides discrete equivalents of the geometric notions and methods of differential geometry, such as notions of curvature and integrability for polyhedral surfaces. Current progress in this field is to a large extent stimulated by its relevance for computer graphics and mathematical physics. This collection of essays, which documents the main lectures of the 2004 Oberwolfach Seminar on the topic, as well as a number of additional contributions by key participants, gives a lively, multi-facetted introduction to this emerging field.

Product details

• Assisted by: Günter M. Ziegler (Editor), Peter Schröder (Editor), John M. Sullivan (Editor), Alexander I. Bobenko TU Berlin (Editor), John M Sullivan et al (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer, Basel
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 01.01.2008
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > Geometry
• EAN: 9783764386207
• ISBN: 978-3-7643-8620-7
• Pages: 341
• Illustrations: X, 341 p.
• Height (packing): 24 cm
• Weight (packing): 664 g
• Series: Oberwolfach Seminars > 38
• Subjects: C, Diskrete Mathematik, Differentielle und Riemannsche Geometrie, Differenzialgeometrie, Geometrie / Differenzialgeometrie, Mathematics and Statistics, Discrete Mathematics, Differential Geometry, Discrete geometry, Convex and Discrete Geometry, Convex Geometry, Differential & Riemannian geometry, curvature, differentialgeometry, Minimalsurface, computergrapics, polyhedralsurface, discretegeometry