This book offers an introduction to differential geometry for the non-specialist. It includes most of the required material from multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and basic analysis. An intuitive approach and a minimum of prerequisites make it a valuable companion for students of mathematics and physics.
The main focus is on manifolds in Euclidean space and the metric properties they inherit from it. Among the topics discussed are curvature and how it affects the shape of space, and the generalization of the fundamental theorem of calculus known as Stokes' theorem.
By:
Gerard Walschap Imprint: De Gruyter Country of Publication: Germany Dimensions:
Height: 240mm,
Width: 170mm,
Spine: 23mm
Weight: 613g ISBN:9783110369496 ISBN 10: 3110369494 Series:De Gruyter Textbook Pages: 365 Publication Date:12 June 2015 Audience:
College/higher education
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Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Gerard Walschap, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, USA.