Differential Geometry and Lie Groups A Second Course

This textbook explores advanced topics in differential geometry, chosen for their particular relevance to modern geometry processing. Analytic and algebraic perspectives augment core topics, with the authors taking care to motivate each new concept. Whether working toward theoretical or applied ques...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Gallier, Jean (-)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (-)
Otros Autores: Quaintance, Jocelyn
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cham : Springer International Publishing 2020.
Edición:1st ed
Colección:Springer eBooks.
Geometry and Computing ; 13.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
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Sumario:This textbook explores advanced topics in differential geometry, chosen for their particular relevance to modern geometry processing. Analytic and algebraic perspectives augment core topics, with the authors taking care to motivate each new concept. Whether working toward theoretical or applied questions, readers will appreciate this accessible exploration of the mathematical concepts behind many modern applications. Beginning with an in-depth study of tensors and differential forms, the authors go on to explore a selection of topics that showcase these tools. An analytic theme unites the early chapters, which cover distributions, integration on manifolds and Lie groups, spherical harmonics, and operators on Riemannian manifolds. An exploration of bundles follows, from definitions to connections and curvature in vector bundles, culminating in a glimpse of Pontrjagin and Chern classes. The final chapter on Clifford algebras and Clifford groups draws the book to an algebraic conclusion, which can be seen as a generalized viewpoint of the quaternions. Differential Geometry and Lie Groups: A Second Course captures the mathematical theory needed for advanced study in differential geometry with a view to furthering geometry processing capabilities. Suited to classroom use or independent study, the text will appeal to students and professionals alike. A first course in differential geometry is assumed; the authors' companion volume Differential Geometry and Lie Groups: A Computational Perspective provides the ideal preparation.
Descripción Física:XIV, 620 p. : 110 il., 32 il. col
Formato:Forma de acceso: World Wide Web.
ISBN:9783030460471