Non-Euclidean Geometry, Nontrivial Topology and Quantum Vacuum Effects

Euclidean Geometry before non-Euclidean Geometry

In [3], in my argument for the primacy of Euclidean geometry on the basis of rigid motions and the existence of similar but non-congruent triangles, I wrote the following: A: “The mobility of rigid objects is now recognized as one of the things every normal human child learns in infancy, and this learning appears to be part of our biological progaramming.” B. “. . . we are all used to thinking ...

Orbifolds, Quantum Cosmology, and Nontrivial Topology

In order to include nontrivial spatial topologies in the problem of quantum creation of a universe, it seems to be necessary to generalize the sum over compact, smooth 4-manifolds to a sum over finitevolume, compact 4-orbifolds. We consider in detail the case of a 4spherical orbifold with a cone-point singularity. This allows for the inclusion of a nontrivial topology in the semiclassical path ...

Spatial Analysis in curved spaces with Non-Euclidean Geometry

The ultimate goal of spatial information, both as part of technology and as science, is to answer questions and issues related to space, place, and location. Therefore, geometry is widely used for description, storage, and analysis. Undoubtedly, one of the most essential features of spatial information is geometric features, and one of the most obvious types of analysis is the geometric type an...

Non - Euclidean Geometry ,

Affine Geometry, Projective Geometry, and Non- Euclidean Geometry

1. Affine Geometry 1.1. Affine Space 1.2. Affine Lines 1.3. Affine transformations 1.4. Affine Collinearity 1.5. Conic Sections 2. Projective Geometry 2.1. Perspective 2.2. Projective Plane 2.3. Projective Transformations 2.4. Projective Collinearity 2.5. Conics 3. Geometries and Groups 3.1. Transformation Groups 3.2. Erlangen Program 4. Non-Euclidean Geometry 4.1. Elliptic Geometry 4.2. Hyperb...