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Differential Geometry and Lie Groups : A Second Course / by Jean Gallier, Jocelyn Quaintance
(Geometry and Computing. ISSN:18666809 ; 13)

Edition	1st ed. 2020.
Publisher	Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer
Year	2020
Language	English
Size	XIV, 620 p. 110 illus., 32 illus. in color : online resource
Authors	*Gallier, Jean author Quaintance, Jocelyn author SpringerLink (Online service)
Subjects	LCSH:Geometry, Differential LCSH:Topological groups LCSH:Lie groups LCSH:Mathematics -- Data processing  All Subject Search FREE:Differential Geometry FREE:Topological Groups and Lie Groups FREE:Computational Mathematics and Numerical Analysis
Notes	1. Tensor Algebras -- 2. Exterior Tensor Powers and Exterior Algebras -- 3. Differential Forms -- 4. Distributions and the Frobenius Theorem -- 5. Integration on Manifolds -- 6. Spherical Harmonics and Linear Representations -- 7. Operators on Riemannian Manifolds -- 8. Bundles, Metrics on Bundles, Homogeneous Spaces -- 9. Connections and Curvature in Vector Bundles -- 10. Clifford Algebras, Clifford Groups, Pin and Spin This 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. Beginning 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 algebraicconclusion, which can be seen as a generalized viewpoint of the quaternions. Differential Geometry and Lie Groups: A Second Course 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 Differential Geometry and Lie Groups: A Computational Perspective provides the ideal preparation HTTP:URL=https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-46047-1

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