Topology: topological classification of curves and surfaces. Differential geometry: study of the geometry of curves and surfaces in R^3 to provide concrete and easily calculable examples on the concept of curvature in geometry. The methods used place the geometry in relation to calculus of several variables, linear algebra and topology, providing the student with a broad view of some aspects of mathematics.
Curriculum
teacher profile teaching materials
1. Topological classification of curves and compact surfaces. Triangulations, Euler characteristic.
2. Smooth and regular curves in Euclidean space. Immersions and imbeddings. Arc length. Curvature and the Fundamental Theorem of local geometry of plane curves.
3. Regular surfaces in R^3, local coordinates. Inverse image of a regular value. Maps and diffeomorphisms. Tangent plane and derivative of a map. Normal unit vector, orientation
and the Gauss map of a surface in R^3. Orientable surfaces, examples. The Moebius band is non-orientable.
4. Riemannian metric, examples. The shape operator is self-adjoint. Principal and asymptotic directions. The Mean and Gauss curvatures.
5. The geometry of the Gauss map. The sign of the Gauss curvature and position of the tangent plane. Theorems of Meusnieur and Olinde Rodrigues. Geometric properties of compact surfaces, Minimal surfaces and Ruled surfaces.
6. Isometries and local isometries. The Shape operator in isothermal coordinates. Proof of Gauss' Theorema Egregium. Examples, counter-examples and applications.
7. Homeworks.
8. 12 hours of lab for the visualization and computation on curves and surfaces.
[1] J.M. Lee, Introduction to topological manifolds. Springer, (2000). - – http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/b98853
[2] E. Sernesi, Geometria 2. Boringhieri, (1994).
[3] M. Do Carmo , Differential Geometry of Curves and Surfaces. Prentice Hall, (1976).
[4] M.Abate, F.Tovena, Curve e Superfici. Springer, (2006).
Mutuazione: 20410411 GE310 - ISTITUZIONI DI GEOMETRIA SUPERIORE in Matematica L-35 PONTECORVO MASSIMILIANO, Matteucci Michele
Programme
1. Topological classification of curves and compact surfaces. Triangulations, Euler characteristic.
2. Smooth and regular curves in Euclidean space. Immersions and imbeddings. Arc length. Curvature and the Fundamental Theorem of local geometry of plane curves.
3. Regular surfaces in R^3, local coordinates. Inverse image of a regular value. Maps and diffeomorphisms. Tangent plane and derivative of a map. Normal unit vector, orientation
and the Gauss map of a surface in R^3. Orientable surfaces, examples. The Moebius band is non-orientable.
4. Riemannian metric, examples. The shape operator is self-adjoint. Principal and asymptotic directions. The Mean and Gauss curvatures.
5. The geometry of the Gauss map. The sign of the Gauss curvature and position of the tangent plane. Theorems of Meusnieur and Olinde Rodrigues. Geometric properties of compact surfaces, Minimal surfaces and Ruled surfaces.
6. Isometries and local isometries. The Shape operator in isothermal coordinates. Proof of Gauss' Theorema Egregium. Examples, counter-examples and applications.
7. Homeworks.
8. 12 hours of lab for the visualization and computation on curves and surfaces.
Core Documentation
Textbooks[1] J.M. Lee, Introduction to topological manifolds. Springer, (2000). - – http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/b98853
[2] E. Sernesi, Geometria 2. Boringhieri, (1994).
[3] M. Do Carmo , Differential Geometry of Curves and Surfaces. Prentice Hall, (1976).
[4] M.Abate, F.Tovena, Curve e Superfici. Springer, (2006).
Type of delivery of the course
TraditionalAttendance
in presenceType of evaluation
written and oral exam teacher profile teaching materials
Mutuazione: 20410411 GE310 - ISTITUZIONI DI GEOMETRIA SUPERIORE in Matematica L-35 PONTECORVO MASSIMILIANO, Matteucci Michele
teacher profile teaching materials
1. Topological classification of curves and compact surfaces. Triangulations, Euler characteristic.
2. Smooth and regular curves in Euclidean space. Immersions and imbeddings. Arc length. Curvature and the Fundamental Theorem of local geometry of plane curves.
3. Regular surfaces in R^3, local coordinates. Inverse image of a regular value. Maps and diffeomorphisms. Tangent plane and derivative of a map. Normal unit vector, orientation
and the Gauss map of a surface in R^3. Orientable surfaces, examples. The Moebius band is non-orientable.
4. Riemannian metric, examples. The shape operator is self-adjoint. Principal and asymptotic directions. The Mean and Gauss curvatures.
5. The geometry of the Gauss map. The sign of the Gauss curvature and position of the tangent plane. Theorems of Meusnieur and Olinde Rodrigues. Geometric properties of compact surfaces, Minimal surfaces and Ruled surfaces.
6. Isometries and local isometries. The Shape operator in isothermal coordinates. Proof of Gauss' Theorema Egregium. Examples, counter-examples and applications.
7. Homeworks.
8. 12 hours of lab for the visualization and computation on curves and surfaces.
[1] J.M. Lee, Introduction to topological manifolds. Springer, (2000). - – http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/b98853
[2] E. Sernesi, Geometria 2. Boringhieri, (1994).
[3] M. Do Carmo , Differential Geometry of Curves and Surfaces. Prentice Hall, (1976).
[4] M.Abate, F.Tovena, Curve e Superfici. Springer, (2006).
Mutuazione: 20410411 GE310 - ISTITUZIONI DI GEOMETRIA SUPERIORE in Matematica L-35 PONTECORVO MASSIMILIANO, Matteucci Michele
Programme
1. Topological classification of curves and compact surfaces. Triangulations, Euler characteristic.
2. Smooth and regular curves in Euclidean space. Immersions and imbeddings. Arc length. Curvature and the Fundamental Theorem of local geometry of plane curves.
3. Regular surfaces in R^3, local coordinates. Inverse image of a regular value. Maps and diffeomorphisms. Tangent plane and derivative of a map. Normal unit vector, orientation
and the Gauss map of a surface in R^3. Orientable surfaces, examples. The Moebius band is non-orientable.
4. Riemannian metric, examples. The shape operator is self-adjoint. Principal and asymptotic directions. The Mean and Gauss curvatures.
5. The geometry of the Gauss map. The sign of the Gauss curvature and position of the tangent plane. Theorems of Meusnieur and Olinde Rodrigues. Geometric properties of compact surfaces, Minimal surfaces and Ruled surfaces.
6. Isometries and local isometries. The Shape operator in isothermal coordinates. Proof of Gauss' Theorema Egregium. Examples, counter-examples and applications.
7. Homeworks.
8. 12 hours of lab for the visualization and computation on curves and surfaces.
Core Documentation
Textbooks[1] J.M. Lee, Introduction to topological manifolds. Springer, (2000). - – http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/b98853
[2] E. Sernesi, Geometria 2. Boringhieri, (1994).
[3] M. Do Carmo , Differential Geometry of Curves and Surfaces. Prentice Hall, (1976).
[4] M.Abate, F.Tovena, Curve e Superfici. Springer, (2006).
Type of delivery of the course
TraditionalAttendance
in presenceType of evaluation
written and oral exam teacher profile teaching materials
Mutuazione: 20410411 GE310 - ISTITUZIONI DI GEOMETRIA SUPERIORE in Matematica L-35 PONTECORVO MASSIMILIANO, Matteucci Michele