Plateau's Problem
Frederick J. Almgren
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Paperback. There have been many wonderful developments in the theory of minimal surfaces and geometric measure theory. This book covers variational geometry. It focuses on Plateau's Problem, which is concerned with surfaces that model the behavior of soap films. Series: Student Mathematical Library. Num Pages: 88 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBMP; PBWH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 143 x 215 x 5. Weight in Grams: 122.
There have been many wonderful developments in the theory of minimal surfaces and geometric measure theory in the past 25 to 30 years. Many of the researchers who have produced these excellent results were inspired by this little book - or by Fred Almgren himself. The book is indeed a delightful invitation to the world of variational geometry. A central topic is Plateau's Problem, which is concerned with surfaces that model the behavior of soap films.When trying to resolve the problem, however, one soon finds that smooth surfaces are insufficient: Varifolds are needed. With varifolds, one can obtain geometrically meaningful ... Read more
There have been many wonderful developments in the theory of minimal surfaces and geometric measure theory in the past 25 to 30 years. Many of the researchers who have produced these excellent results were inspired by this little book - or by Fred Almgren himself. The book is indeed a delightful invitation to the world of variational geometry. A central topic is Plateau's Problem, which is concerned with surfaces that model the behavior of soap films.When trying to resolve the problem, however, one soon finds that smooth surfaces are insufficient: Varifolds are needed. With varifolds, one can obtain geometrically meaningful ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
American Mathematical Society United States
Number of pages
88
Condition
New
Series
Student Mathematical Library
Place of Publication
Providence, United States
ISBN
9780821827475
SKU
V9780821827475
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99-1
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