The Shape of Space [2002 - Jeffrey R Weeks] physical cosmology torrent

The Shape of Space, Jeffrey R. Weeks

2002, second edition, illustrated, 405 pages, pdf file

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Maintaining the standard of excellence set by the previous edition,
this textbook covers the basic geometry of two- and three-dimensional
spaces Written by a master expositor, leading researcher in the field,
and MacArthur Fellow, it includes experiments to determine the true
shape of the universe and contains illustrated examples and engaging
exercises that teach mind-expanding ideas in an intuitive and informal
way. Bridging the gap from geometry to the latest work in observational
cosmology, the book illustrates the connection between geometry and the
behavior of the physical universe and explains how radiation remaining
from the big bang may reveal the actual shape of the universe.

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Part I Surfaces and Three-Manifolds
Part II Geometries on Surfaces
Part III Geometries on Three-Manifolds
Part IV The Universe

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