Linear Fractional Transformations: An Illustrated Introduction

by Arseniy Sheydvasser

Overview

The principle aim of this unique text is to illuminate the beauty of the subject both with abstractions like proofs and mathematical text, and with visuals, such as abundant illustrations and diagrams. With few mathematical prerequisites, geometry is presented through the lens of linear fractional transformations. The exposition is motivational and the well-placed examples and exercises give students ample opportunity to pause and digest the material. The subject builds from the fundamentals of Euclidean geometry, to inversive geometry, and, finally, to hyperbolic geometry at the end. Throughout, the author aims to express the underlying philosophy behind the definitions and mathematical reasoning.

This text may be used as primary for an undergraduate geometry course or a freshman seminar in geometry, or as supplemental to instructors in their undergraduate courses in complex analysis, algebra, and number theory. There are elective courses that bring together seemingly disparate topics and this text would be a welcome accompaniment.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783031250026
Publisher:	Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date:	04/15/2023
Series:	Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	51 MB
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About the Author

Arseniy (Senia) Sheydvasser is a postdoctoral researcher in the department of mathematics at the Technion. His interests include algebraic number theory, additive number theory, and logic.

Table of Contents

Motivation.- I Euclidean and Inversive Geometry.- Euclidean Isometries and Similarities.- Inversive Geometry.- Applications of Inversive Geometry.- II Non-Euclidean Geometry.- Spherical Geometry.- Appendix: Set Theory.

Editorial Reviews

There are extensive recalls of group theory and set theory in the text, which are necessary to make the treatment of the topics clear and comprehensive. … Throughout the book, much attention is paid to the proofs, moreover there are abundant illustrations and diagrams and explicit indications of the ‘Philosophical principles’ that inspired the author.” (Francesco Laudano, zbMATH 1525.51001, 2024)

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