Riemannian Geometry (Oxford Science Publications) - Hardcover

Willmore, T. J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0198532539 ISBN 13: 9780198532538

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1993

Synopsis

Recent developments in the field of differential geometry have been so extensive that a new book with particular emphasis on current work in Riemannian geometry is clearly necessary. This new text brilliantly serves that purpose and includes an elementary account of twistor spaces that will interest both applied mathematicians and physicists. It presents recent developments in the theory of harmonic spaces, commutative spaces, and mean-value theorems previously only available in the source literature. The final chapter provides the only account available in book form of manifolds known as `Willmore surfaces', illustrated by a series of computer-generated pictures. This book is sure to be welcomed by researchers, teachers, and students interested in the latest developments in differential geometry.

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About the Author

T. J. Willmore is at University of Durham.

Review

"Written in a delightfully readable fashion and many interesting references are furnished for the historical development of various topics. This book will be a valuable reference, especially to those interested in the differential geometry of immersed surfaces."--Mathematical Reviews

"The author's insight, clarity, and expository talent have made this book a classic. In this edition it will be of even more value to students of mathematics and philosophy." --Mathematical Reviews

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0198532539
• ISBN 13: 9780198532538
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 326