Non-Euclidean Geometry - Math History - NJ Wildberger
Offered By: Insights into Mathematics via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the complex history and development of non-Euclidean geometry in this 51-minute lecture. Delve into the contributions of Gauss, Lobachevsky, and Bolyai, and examine the long-standing study of Euclid's parallel postulate. Discover how spherical geometry, known to astronomers for millennia, played a crucial role in this field. Learn about a novel interpretation of non-Euclidean geometry involving three-dimensional linear algebra and projective techniques, which anticipated Einstein's work on relativity. Gain insights into the connections between ancient mathematical knowledge and modern geometric concepts, challenging conventional narratives and offering a fresh perspective on this fundamental area of mathematics.
Syllabus
Introduction
Background
The parallel postulate
Sphere geometry
Hyperbolic surfaces
Pointer a model
Reflecting
tilings
Taught by
Insights into Mathematics
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