Geometry and billiards / Serge Tabachnikov.

Author/creator Tabachnikov, Sergei, 1956-
Other author Pennsylvania State University. Mathematics Advanced Study Semesters.
Format Book
Publication InfoProvidence, R.I. : American Mathematical Society ; [Place of publication not identified] : Mathematics Advanced Study Semesters, ©2005.
Descriptionxi, 176 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

SeriesStudent mathematical library, 1520-9121 ; v. 30
Student mathematical library ; v. 30. ^A438915
Contents Foreword : MASS and REU at Penn State University -- Preface -- Motivation : mechanics and optics -- Billiard in the circle and the square -- Billiard ball map and integral geometry -- Billiards inside conics and quadrics -- Existence and non-existence of caustics -- Periodic trajectories -- Billiards in polygons -- Chaotic billiards -- Dual billiards.
Local noteLittle-305131060282V
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 167-173) and index.
LCCN 2005048181
ISBN0821839195 (softcover : acid-free paper)
ISBN9780821839195 (softcover : acid-free paper)

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Joyner General Stacks QA462.2.G34 T33 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold