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TitleAn introduction to the curvature of surfaces
NameBarile, Philip Anthony (author), Herrera, Haydee (chair), Rutgers University, Camden Graduate School,
Degree Date2009-01
Date Created2009
SubjectMathematics,
Curvature,
Geometry, Differential
DescriptionCurvature is fundamental to the study of differential geometry. It describes different geometrical and topological properties of a surface in R3. Two types of curvature are discussed in this paper: intrinsic and extrinsic. Numerous examples are given which motivate definitions, properties and theorems concerning curvature.
NoteM.S.
NoteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 56)
Noteby Philip Anthony Barile
Genretheses
Persistent URLhttp://hdl.rutgers.edu/1782.2/rucore10005600001.ETD.000051755
Languageeng
CollectionCamden Graduate School Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Organization NameRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
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