Classical geometries in modern contexts : geometry of real inner product spaces
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Classical geometries in modern contexts : geometry of real inner product spaces
Birkhäuser, c2005
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
This book is based on real inner product spaces X of arbitrary (finite or infinite) dimension greater than or equal to 2. With natural properties of (general) translations and general distances of X euclidean, hyperbolic translations and distances, respectively, are characterized. For these spaces X also the sphere geometries of Mobius and Lie are studied (besides euclidean and hyperbolic geometry), as well as geometries where Lorentz transformations play the key role. The geometrical notions of this book are based on general spaces X as described. This implies that also mathematicians who have not so far been especially interested in geometry may study and understand great ideas of classical geometries in modern and general contexts. Proofs of newer theorems, characterizing isometries and Lorentz transformations under mild hypotheses are included, like for instance infinite dimensional versions of famous theorems of A.D. Alexandrov on Lorentz transformations. A real benefit is the dimension-free approach to important geometrical theories. Only prerequisites are basic linear algebra and basic 2- and 3-dimensional real geometry.
Table of Contents
Preface.- Translation Groups.- Euclidean and Hyperbolic Geometry.- Sphere Geometries of Mobius and Lie.- Lorentz Transformations.- Bibliography.- Notation and Symbols.- Index.
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