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Physics Home Research Courses Undergraduate Program Graduate Program People Alumni & Friends News & Events Seminars & Colloquia Department Information Site Map   Saturday Morning Physics Non-Euclidean Sports and the Geometry of Surfaces Date: 11/15/2008; 10:30 am to 11:30 am Location: 170 & 182 Dennison Host Department: Physics Speaker: Professor Richard Canary, Mathematics (UM) There are three “nice” two-dimensional geometries: spherical, Euclidean and hyperbolic. In order to understand hyperbolic geometry, Professor Canary will discuss its impact on various sports. He will examine the classification of surfaces and their natural geometries. Lastly, he will conclude with a brief look at recent progress on the geometrization of 3-dimensional spaces. Detailed Information All talks are free and refreshments will be served. Visitor parking for the seminars (Central Campus) is across the street from the Dennison Building in the U-M Church Street structure. There is a $2.00 parking charge implemented by U-M Parking Services. Contact Information For more information regarding the Saturday Morning Physics series, see the Physics Department website, or call 734.764.4437

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