Date of Award
Summer 1959
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Mathematics
First Advisor
Pettit, Harvey
Second Advisor
Heider, J. L.
Third Advisor
Hamelsen, C. B.
Abstract
In his two-volume treatise, Geometry of Four Dimensions, A. R. Forsyth (2) has extensively developed the theory of curves and surfaces completely in Cartesian form. This paper has developed a portion of Forsyth's work on four dimensional curves by means of the vector notation of Weatherburn (4). The vector notation is more concise than the Cartesian form and it is to be hoped that it affords added clarity to intuitive concepts. Throughout the work, in order to maintain continuity, certain long calculations have been placed in the Appendices.
Recommended Citation
Bender, Phillip R., "The Application of Vectors to the Theory of Curves in Four Dimensions" (1959). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 2143.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/2143