Document Type

Union College Only

Department

Mathematics

Start Date

21-5-2021 1:00 PM

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We present a semi-formal build-up of the mathematical structure of a "manifold," the more abstract generalization of a surface. Then, we discuss notions of Riemannian geometry on a specific class of manifolds, called Riemann manifolds, and discuss generalizations of concepts from calculus to Riemann manifolds. Finally, we end with a discussion of curvature on 3D surfaces and prove Gauss's Theorema Egregium.

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May 21st, 1:00 PM

Manifolds and Riemannian Geometry

We present a semi-formal build-up of the mathematical structure of a "manifold," the more abstract generalization of a surface. Then, we discuss notions of Riemannian geometry on a specific class of manifolds, called Riemann manifolds, and discuss generalizations of concepts from calculus to Riemann manifolds. Finally, we end with a discussion of curvature on 3D surfaces and prove Gauss's Theorema Egregium.

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