Classical curves | Differential Geometry 1 | NJ Wildberger

The first lecture of a beginner's course on Differential Geometry! Given by Prof N J Wildberger of the School of Mathematics and Statistics at UNSW. Differential geometry is the application of calculus and analytic geometry to the study of curves and surfaces, and has numerous applications to manufacturing, video game design, robotics, physics, mechanics and close connections with classical geometry, algebraic topology, the calculus of several variables and mostly notably Einstein's General Theory of Relativity.

This lecture summarizes the basic topics of the course, the unique point of view of the lecturer, and then heads straight into a survey of classical curves, starting with the line, then the conic sections (ellipse, parabola, hyperbola), then moving to classical ways of generating new curves from old ones. These techniques include the Conchoid construction of Nicomedes, the Cissoid construction of Diocles, the Pedal curve construction and the evolute and involute introduced by Huygens. This lecture should be viewed in conjunction with MathHistory16: Differential Geometry.

If your level of mathematics is roughly that of an advanced undergraduate, then please come join us; we are going to look at lots of interesting classical topics, but with a modern, lively new point of view. There will be opportunities for you to contribute to new directions. Prepare to be surprised, for our approach follows that famous Zen saying:

"In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities; in the expert's mind there are few."

The music is by Exchange: a track called Take Me Higher (thanks Steve Sexton!)

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