Flattening a Curve - Stereographic Projection
Offered By: Michael Penn via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the mathematical concept of stereographic projection in this educational video. Learn how to flatten a curve using this powerful technique, which maps points from a sphere onto a plane. Discover the geometric principles behind stereographic projection and its applications in various fields of mathematics and cartography. Gain insights into how this projection preserves angles and circles, making it a valuable tool for visualizing complex geometric relationships.
Syllabus
Flattening a curve -- Stereographic Projection
Taught by
Michael Penn
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