Collineations and Conic Sections

An Introduction to Projective Geometry in its History
1. Auflage 2020
ISBN: 978-3-030-46289-5
Verlag: Springer Nature Switzerland

Buch, Englisch, 187 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 312 g

This volume combines an introduction to central collineations with an introduction to projective geometry, set in its historical context and aiming to provide the reader with a general history through the middle of the nineteenth century. Topics covered include but are not limited to:

• The Projective Plane and Central Collineations
• The Geometry of Euclid's Elements
• Conic Sections in Early Modern Europe
• Applications of Conics in History

With rare exception, the only prior knowledge required is a background in high school geometry. As a proof-based treatment, this monograph will be of interest to those who enjoy logical thinking, and could also be used in a geometry course that emphasizes projective geometry.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Baltus, Christopher

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichtliche Themen Wissenschafts- und Universitätsgeschichte
• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Geometrie Nicht-Euklidische Geometrie
• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Mathematik Allgemein Geschichte der Mathematik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Central Collineations.- 3. The Geometry of Euclid's Elements.- 4. Conics in Greek Geometry.- 5. Conic Sections in Early Modern Europe.- 6. Conic Sections in Early Modern Europe.- 7. Central Collineations.- 8. Nineteenth Century.- 9. Foci.- 10. Steiner. 11. Desargues and Involution.- 12. Looking Ahead.- 13. Matrices and Homogeneous Coordinates.- 14. Some Applications of Conics in History.- 15. Vertical Stretch and Isaac Newton's Conics.- 16. Three Appendices.- Bibliography.