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Differential Geometry and Lie Groups: A Computational Perspective (Geometry and Computing, 12) 1st ed. 2020 Edition
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This textbook offers an introduction to differential geometry designed for readers interested in modern geometry processing. Working from basic undergraduate prerequisites, the authors develop manifold theory and Lie groups from scratch; fundamental topics in Riemannian geometry follow, culminating in the theory that underpins manifold optimization techniques. Students and professionals working in computer vision, robotics, and machine learning will appreciate this pathway into the mathematical concepts behind many modern applications.
Starting with the matrix exponential, the text begins with an introduction to Lie groups and group actions. Manifolds, tangent spaces, and cotangent spaces follow; a chapter on the construction of manifolds from gluing data is particularly relevant to the reconstruction of surfaces from 3D meshes. Vector fields and basic point-set topology bridge into the second part of the book, which focuses on Riemannian geometry.
Chapters on Riemannian manifolds encompass Riemannian metrics, geodesics, and curvature. Topics that follow include submersions, curvature on Lie groups, and the Log-Euclidean framework. The final chapter highlights naturally reductive homogeneous manifolds and symmetric spaces, revealing the machinery needed to generalize important optimization techniques to Riemannian manifolds. Exercises are included throughout, along with optional sections that delve into more theoretical topics.
Differential Geometry and Lie Groups: A Computational Perspective offers a uniquely accessible perspective on differential geometry for those interested in the theory behind modern computing applications. Equally suited to classroom use or independent study, the text will appeal to students and professionals alike; only a background in calculus and linear algebra is assumed. Readers looking to continue on to more advanced topics will appreciate the authors’ companion volume Differential Geometry and Lie Groups: A Second Course.
- ISBN-103030460398
- ISBN-13978-3030460396
- Edition1st ed. 2020
- PublisherSpringer
- Publication dateAugust 15, 2020
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions6.25 x 1.75 x 9.5 inches
- Print length792 pages
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“The book is intended for incremental study and covers both basic concepts and more advanced ones. The former are thoroughly supported with theory and examples, and the latter are backed up with extensive reading lists and references. … Thanks to its design and approach style this is a timely and much needed addition that enables interdisciplinary bridges and the discovery of new applications for differential geometry.” (Corina Mohorian, zbMATH 1453.53001, 2021)
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This textbook offers an introduction to differential geometry designed for readers interested in modern geometry processing. Working from basic undergraduate prerequisites, the authors develop manifold theory and Lie groups from scratch; fundamental topics in Riemannian geometry follow, culminating in the theory that underpins manifold optimization techniques. Students and professionals working in computer vision, robotics, and machine learning will appreciate this pathway into the mathematical concepts behind many modern applications.
Starting with the matrix exponential, the text begins with an introduction to Lie groups and group actions. Manifolds, tangent spaces, and cotangent spaces follow; a chapter on the construction of manifolds from gluing data is particularly relevant to the reconstruction of surfaces from 3D meshes. Vector fields and basic point-set topology bridge into the second part of the book, which focuses on Riemannian geometry.
Chapters on Riemannian manifolds encompass Riemannian metrics, geodesics, and curvature. Topics that follow include submersions, curvature on Lie groups, and the Log-Euclidean framework. The final chapter highlights naturally reductive homogeneous manifolds and symmetric spaces, revealing the machinery needed to generalize important optimization techniques to Riemannian manifolds. Exercises are included throughout, along with optional sections that delve into more theoretical topics.
Differential Geometry and Lie Groups: A Computational Perspective offers a uniquely accessible perspective on differential geometry for those interested in the theory behind modern computing applications. Equally suited to classroom use or independent study, the text will appeal to students and professionals alike; only a background in calculus and linear algebra is assumed. Readers looking to continue on to more advanced topics will appreciate the authors’ companion volume Differential Geometry and Lie Groups: A Second Course.
About the Author
Jocelyn Quaintance is postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pennsylvania who has contributed to the fields of combinatorial identities and power product expansions. Her recent mathematical books investigate the interplay between mathematics and computer science. Covering areas as diverse as differential geometry, linear algebra, optimization theory, and Fourier analysis, her writing illuminates the mathematics behind topics relevant to engineering, computer vision, and robotics.
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- Publisher : Springer; 1st ed. 2020 edition (August 15, 2020)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 792 pages
- ISBN-10 : 3030460398
- ISBN-13 : 978-3030460396
- Item Weight : 2.91 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.25 x 1.75 x 9.5 inches
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La segunda parte es mucho mas técnica y rigurosa de la geometría Riemaniana comenzando por los manifolds abstractos, campos vectoriales en mnifolds, diferencial de Lie, diferencial covariante, geodésicas, transporte paralelo, conecciones y culmina con el la introducción de grupos de Lie y algebras de Lie en manifolds abstractos como herramienta fundamental para aplicaciones en ciencia, ingeniería y ciencia de la computacion.
Si bien tiene capítulos donde cubre vacíos en topologia y tópicos de calculo vectorial, la verdad es que, al menos la segunda parte del libro, la exposicion avanza rápidamente dejando perdido al lector que no tiene los rudimentos basicos de geometria diferencial. Por ello creo que sería recomendable acompañar el libro con un texto más lento (pero no menos riguroso) como por ejemplo el de DoCarmo.







