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53Axx Classical differential geometry

This subtopic introduces the core ideas in classical differential geometry, including foundational concepts, standard methods, and the main questions used to organize the area. Typical uses include building mathematical background, framing related research problems, and supporting applications in neighboring fields where these concepts provide useful structure.

Specific topics

53A04 Curves in Euclidean and related spaces

Overview

Curves in Euclidean and related spaces. This topic covers classical differential geometry of curves and surfaces with emphasis on invariants and geometric constructions.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • curves, surfaces, and classical invariants
  • moving frames and curvature
  • projective and affine differential methods

Typical Uses

Used to analyze local and global behavior of curves and surfaces in classical geometric settings.

Applications

  • Computer-aided geometric design
  • Geometric mechanics
  • Vision and shape analysis

References

Recommended Textbooks

53A05 Surfaces in Euclidean and related spaces

Overview

Surfaces in Euclidean and related spaces. This topic covers classical differential geometry of curves and surfaces with emphasis on invariants and geometric constructions.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • curves, surfaces, and classical invariants
  • moving frames and curvature
  • projective and affine differential methods

Typical Uses

Used to analyze local and global behavior of curves and surfaces in classical geometric settings.

Applications

  • Computer-aided geometric design
  • Geometric mechanics
  • Vision and shape analysis

References

Recommended Textbooks

53A07 Higher-dimensional and -codimensional surfaces in Euclidean $n$-space

Overview

Higher-dimensional and -codimensional surfaces in Euclidean $n$-space. This topic covers classical differential geometry of curves and surfaces with emphasis on invariants and geometric constructions.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • curves, surfaces, and classical invariants
  • moving frames and curvature
  • projective and affine differential methods

Typical Uses

Used to analyze local and global behavior of curves and surfaces in classical geometric settings.

Applications

  • Computer-aided geometric design
  • Geometric mechanics
  • Vision and shape analysis

References

Recommended Textbooks

53A10 Minimal surfaces in differential geometry, surfaces with prescribed mean curvature

Overview

Minimal surfaces in differential geometry, surfaces with prescribed mean curvature. This topic covers classical differential geometry of curves and surfaces with emphasis on invariants and geometric constructions.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • curves, surfaces, and classical invariants
  • moving frames and curvature
  • projective and affine differential methods

Typical Uses

Used to analyze local and global behavior of curves and surfaces in classical geometric settings.

Applications

  • Computer-aided geometric design
  • Geometric mechanics
  • Vision and shape analysis

References

Recommended Textbooks

53A15 Affine differential geometry

Overview

Affine differential geometry. This topic covers classical differential geometry of curves and surfaces with emphasis on invariants and geometric constructions.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • curves, surfaces, and classical invariants
  • moving frames and curvature
  • projective and affine differential methods

Typical Uses

Used to analyze local and global behavior of curves and surfaces in classical geometric settings.

Applications

  • Computer-aided geometric design
  • Geometric mechanics
  • Vision and shape analysis

References

Recommended Textbooks

53A17 Differential geometric aspects in kinematics

Overview

Differential geometric aspects in kinematics. This topic covers classical differential geometry of curves and surfaces with emphasis on invariants and geometric constructions.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • curves, surfaces, and classical invariants
  • moving frames and curvature
  • projective and affine differential methods

Typical Uses

Used to analyze local and global behavior of curves and surfaces in classical geometric settings.

Applications

  • Computer-aided geometric design
  • Geometric mechanics
  • Vision and shape analysis

References

Recommended Textbooks

53A20 Projective differential geometry

Overview

Projective differential geometry. This topic covers classical differential geometry of curves and surfaces with emphasis on invariants and geometric constructions.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • curves, surfaces, and classical invariants
  • moving frames and curvature
  • projective and affine differential methods

Typical Uses

Used to analyze local and global behavior of curves and surfaces in classical geometric settings.

Applications

  • Computer-aided geometric design
  • Geometric mechanics
  • Vision and shape analysis

References

Recommended Textbooks

53A25 Differential line geometry

Overview

Differential line geometry. This topic covers classical differential geometry of curves and surfaces with emphasis on invariants and geometric constructions.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • curves, surfaces, and classical invariants
  • moving frames and curvature
  • projective and affine differential methods

Typical Uses

Used to analyze local and global behavior of curves and surfaces in classical geometric settings.

Applications

  • Computer-aided geometric design
  • Geometric mechanics
  • Vision and shape analysis

References

Recommended Textbooks

53A30 Conformal differential geometry

Overview

Conformal differential geometry. This topic covers classical differential geometry of curves and surfaces with emphasis on invariants and geometric constructions.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • curves, surfaces, and classical invariants
  • moving frames and curvature
  • projective and affine differential methods

Typical Uses

Used to analyze local and global behavior of curves and surfaces in classical geometric settings.

Applications

  • Computer-aided geometric design
  • Geometric mechanics
  • Vision and shape analysis

References

Recommended Textbooks

53A35 Non-Euclidean differential geometry

Overview

Non-Euclidean differential geometry. This topic covers classical differential geometry of curves and surfaces with emphasis on invariants and geometric constructions.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • curves, surfaces, and classical invariants
  • moving frames and curvature
  • projective and affine differential methods

Typical Uses

Used to analyze local and global behavior of curves and surfaces in classical geometric settings.

Applications

  • Computer-aided geometric design
  • Geometric mechanics
  • Vision and shape analysis

References

Recommended Textbooks

53A40 Other special differential geometries

Overview

Other special differential geometries. This topic covers classical differential geometry of curves and surfaces with emphasis on invariants and geometric constructions.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • curves, surfaces, and classical invariants
  • moving frames and curvature
  • projective and affine differential methods

Typical Uses

Used to analyze local and global behavior of curves and surfaces in classical geometric settings.

Applications

  • Computer-aided geometric design
  • Geometric mechanics
  • Vision and shape analysis

References

Recommended Textbooks

53A45 Differential geometric aspects of vector fields, operators

Overview

Differential geometric aspects of vector fields, operators. This topic covers classical differential geometry of curves and surfaces with emphasis on invariants and geometric constructions.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • curves, surfaces, and classical invariants
  • moving frames and curvature
  • projective and affine differential methods

Typical Uses

Used to analyze local and global behavior of curves and surfaces in classical geometric settings.

Applications

  • Computer-aided geometric design
  • Geometric mechanics
  • Vision and shape analysis

References

Recommended Textbooks

53A55 Differential invariants (local theory), geometric objects

Overview

Differential invariants (local theory), geometric objects. This topic covers classical differential geometry of curves and surfaces with emphasis on invariants and geometric constructions.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • curves, surfaces, and classical invariants
  • moving frames and curvature
  • projective and affine differential methods

Typical Uses

Used to analyze local and global behavior of curves and surfaces in classical geometric settings.

Applications

  • Computer-aided geometric design
  • Geometric mechanics
  • Vision and shape analysis

References

Recommended Textbooks

53A60 Differential geometry of webs

Overview

Differential geometry of webs. This topic covers classical differential geometry of curves and surfaces with emphasis on invariants and geometric constructions.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • curves, surfaces, and classical invariants
  • moving frames and curvature
  • projective and affine differential methods

Typical Uses

Used to analyze local and global behavior of curves and surfaces in classical geometric settings.

Applications

  • Computer-aided geometric design
  • Geometric mechanics
  • Vision and shape analysis

References

Recommended Textbooks

53A70 Discrete differential geometry

Overview

Discrete differential geometry. This topic covers classical differential geometry of curves and surfaces with emphasis on invariants and geometric constructions.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Differential geometry

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • curves, surfaces, and classical invariants
  • moving frames and curvature
  • projective and affine differential methods

Typical Uses

Used to analyze local and global behavior of curves and surfaces in classical geometric settings.

Applications

  • Computer-aided geometric design
  • Geometric mechanics
  • Vision and shape analysis

References

Recommended Textbooks