Geometric Measure Theory: A Beginner's Guide

Morgan, Frank

ISBN 10: 0125068573 / ISBN 13: 9780125068574

Published by Academic Press Inc, 1995

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Zustand: Gut | Seiten: 173 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Geometric Measure Theory: A Beginner's Guide
• Publisher: Academic Press Inc
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0125068573
• ISBN 13: 9780125068574
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Gut

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Synopsis

Geometric measure theory is the mathematical framework for the study of crystal growth, clusters of soap bubbles, and similar structures involving minimization of energy. Morgan emphasizes geometry over proofs and technicalities, and includes a bibliography and abundant illustrations and examples. This Second Edition features a new chapter on soap bubbles as well as updated sections addressing volume constraints, surfaces in manifolds, free boundaries, and Besicovitch constant results. The text will introduce newcomers to the field and appeal to mathematicians working in the field.

About the Author

Frank Morgan is the Dennis Meenan '54 Third Century Professor of Mathematics at Williams College. He obtained his B.S. from MIT and his M.S. and Ph.D. from Princeton University. His research interest lies in minimal surfaces, studying the behavior and structure of minimizers in various settings. He has also written Riemannian Geometry: A Beginner's Guide, Calculus Lite, and most recently The Math Chat Book, based on his television program and column on the Mathematical Association of America Web site.