Chasles and the Projective Geometry

Name: Chasles and the Projective Geometry
Brand: Springer, Berlin
SKU: 9783031542657
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The Birth of a Global Foundational Programme for Mathematics, Mechanics and Philosophy

Автор: Paolo Bussotti

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This monograph meticulously examines the contributions of French mathematician Michel Chasles to 19t...

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Автор

Paolo Bussotti

Език

Английски език

Корици

Книга - С твърди корици

Издадена

2024

страници

520

EAN

9783031542657

Enbook ID

44705972

Издател

Springer, Berlin

Теглоt

982

Размери

155 x 235

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This monograph meticulously examines the contributions of French mathematician Michel Chasles to 19th-century geometry. Through an in-depth analysis of Chasles' extensive body of work, the author examines six pivotal arguments which collectively reshape the foundations of geometry. Chasles introduces a novel form of polarity, termed "parabolic," to the graphic context, so expressing the metric properties by means of this specific polarity-a foundational argument. Beyond the celebrated "Chasles theorem," he extends his analysis to the movement of a rigid body, employing concepts derived from projective geometry. This approach is consistently applied across diverse domains. Chasles employs the same methodology to analyze systems of forces. The fourth argument examined by the author concerns the principle of virtual velocities, which can also be addressed through a geometric analysis. In the fifth chapter, Chasles' philosophy of duality is explained. It is grounded on the duality principles of projective geometry. Finally, the author presents Chasles' synthetic solution for the intricate problem of ellipsoid attraction-the sixth and concluding chapter. Throughout these explorations, Chasles engages in a dynamic scientific dialogue with leading physicists and mathematicians of his era, revealing diverse perspectives and nuances inherent in these discussions.Tailored for historians specializing in mathematics and geometry, this monograph also beckons philosophers of mathematics and science, offering profound insights into the philosophical, epistemological, and methodological dimensions of Chasles' groundbreaking contributions. Providing a comprehensive understanding of Chasles' distinctive perspective on 19th-century geometry, this work stands as a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.

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The Birth of a Global Foundational Programme for Mathematics, Mechanics and Philosophy

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