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The collected works of Ernst Eduard Kummer are in two volumes. Volume I consists of Kummer's number theory.Volume II is in four "1. Function "Here one finds his work on the hypergeometric function, and on repeated integrals of rational functions. "2. Algebraic " His discovery of "Kummer surfaces" seems to be an outgrowth of his interest in the optical properties of biaxial crystals, and in the "Cyclides" of Dupin. The relation between these quartic surfaces and quotients of abelian surfaces was perceived only much later. One also finds here a number of papers describing actual plaster models of particular "Kummer surfaces," with special symmetries in evidence, etc. "3. Aerodynamics and ballistics.""4. Speeches and reviews" contains a broad range of topics, including a long retrospective on the life and work of Dirichlet."
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Collected Papers, Volume 2 II Two: Function Theory, Geometry, and Miscellaneous
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Volume Two (Function Theory, Geometry, Miscellaneous) HARDCOVER in excellent, unmarked, near-pristine condition (slightest handling, gentle bump of lower corner). The dust jacket is VG with slight wear, a few small edge tears, and is protected by a new, clear, removeable cover. 877 pages. [3.6 lbs]. Book. Seller Inventory # 071941