JOURNAL ARTICLE

THE HYPER-EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY HENRI POINCARÉ REQUESTED.

  • Published In: Symmetry: Culture & Science, 2024, v. 35, n. 3. P. 351 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: C.-Z.-Quehenberger, Renate 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Henri Poincaré's philosophical and mathematical pursuit of a hyper-Euclidean geometry as a visualization framework for higher-dimensional topological structures. Topics include his search for a fundamental polyhedron to represent differentiable manifolds, the role of epitahedra in modeling icosahedral symmetries within a 4D hypersphere, and the implications of this geometry on interpretations of the Poincaré homology sphere and Ricci flow theories.

Additional Information

  • Source:Symmetry: Culture & Science. 2024/07, Vol. 35, Issue 3, p351
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:08654824
  • DOI:10.26830/symmetry_2024_3_354
  • Accession Number:184428806

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