{"product_id":"9783030460495","title":"Geometry and Computing: A Second Course","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGeometry and Computing: A Second Course\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eGallier, Jean; Quaintance, Jocelyn\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeginning 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDifferential Geometry and Lie Groups: A Second Course\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eDifferential Geometry and Lie Groups: A Computational Perspective\u003c\/i\u003e provides the ideal preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2021-08-19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783030460495\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-3-030-46047-1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 620\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer International Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45382585221260,"sku":"9783030460495","price":58.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783030460495.jpg?v=1775760148","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783030460495","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}