Projective Geometry
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Projective Geometry
Author: H.S.M. Coxeter
language: en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date: 2003-10-09
In Euclidean geometry, constructions are made with ruler and compass. Projective geometry is simpler: its constructions require only a ruler. In projective geometry one never measures anything, instead, one relates one set of points to another by a projectivity. The first two chapters of this book introduce the important concepts of the subject and provide the logical foundations. The third and fourth chapters introduce the famous theorems of Desargues and Pappus. Chapters 5 and 6 make use of projectivities on a line and plane, respectively. The next three chapters develop a self-contained account of von Staudt's approach to the theory of conics. The modern approach used in that development is exploited in Chapter 10, which deals with the simplest finite geometry that is rich enough to illustrate all the theorems nontrivially. The concluding chapters show the connections among projective, Euclidean, and analytic geometry.
Perspectives on Projective Geometry
Author: Jürgen Richter-Gebert
language: en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date: 2011-02-04
Projective geometry is one of the most fundamental and at the same time most beautiful branches of geometry. It can be considered the common foundation of many other geometric disciplines like Euclidean geometry, hyperbolic and elliptic geometry or even relativistic space-time geometry. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to this fascinating field and its applications. In particular, it explains how metric concepts may be best understood in projective terms. One of the major themes that appears throughout this book is the beauty of the interplay between geometry, algebra and combinatorics. This book can especially be used as a guide that explains how geometric objects and operations may be most elegantly expressed in algebraic terms, making it a valuable resource for mathematicians, as well as for computer scientists and physicists. The book is based on the author’s experience in implementing geometric software and includes hundreds of high-quality illustrations.
Introduction to Projective Geometry
This lucid introductory text offers both analytic and axiomatic approaches to plane projective geometry. Strong reinforcement for its teachings include detailed examples and numerous theorems, proofs, and exercises, plus answers to all odd-numbered problems. In addition to its value to students, this volume provides an excellent reference for professionals. 1970 edition.