A Catalog of Special Plane Curves (Dover Books on Mathematics)

Book Details

• Publisher: Dover

• Author: J. Dennis Lawrence

• Language: English

• Binding: Paperback

• ISBN: 9780486602882

• Pages: 240

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions:

  • Length: 9.2 inches

  • Width: 6.2 inches

  • Height: 0.6 inches

About The Book

A Catalog of Special Plane Curves by J. Dennis Lawrence is a timeless resource in the field of geometry and computer science. First published over four decades ago, this volume remains one of the most-cited references in its domain, offering an extensive catalog of curves and their derived properties. It features more than 60 special curves, each illustrated with up to eight variants, produced through CalComp digital incremental plotter technology.

The book is designed for students and researchers who seek an in-depth understanding of curves and their mathematical properties. Lawrence begins with an introduction to general properties of curves and types of derived curves. Subsequent chapters explore conics and polynomials, cubic and quartic curves, as well as algebraic and transcendental curves of high degree.

In addition to clear explanations, the book includes nearly 90 images that visually demonstrate the curves and their parameter values. The work also provides comprehensive indexes, tables of derived curves, curve names, and an extensive guide to further reading, making it an invaluable tool for anyone interested in geometric and mathematical research.