Intro to Differential Geometry: Curves π
Learn the basics of differential geometry by exploring curves, a key foundation for understanding surfaces and shapes.

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In this video, I introduce Differential Geometry by talking about curves. Curves and surfaces are the two foundational structures for differential geometry, which is why I'm introducing this series by defining curves.
After defining level curves, parametrized curves, and tangent vectors, I solve a short example where I convert a level curve to a parametrized curve and then find its tangent vector.
Questions/requests? Let me know in the comments!
Pre-requisites: A background in Multivariable Calculus (Calculus 3) is helpful, but even if you know the material until Calculus 2, you probably still won't be lost.
Lecture Notes: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1CirfXRYfjS8eKB7TVwEWkAT-8nTzpFEQ
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- Yenyo Pal
- Lisa Bouchard
- Bernardo Marques
After defining level curves, parametrized curves, and tangent vectors, I solve a short example where I convert a level curve to a parametrized curve and then find its tangent vector.
Questions/requests? Let me know in the comments!
Pre-requisites: A background in Multivariable Calculus (Calculus 3) is helpful, but even if you know the material until Calculus 2, you probably still won't be lost.
Lecture Notes: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1CirfXRYfjS8eKB7TVwEWkAT-8nTzpFEQ
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4354534
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FacultyOfKhan
Special thanks to my Patrons for supporting me at the $5 level or higher:
- Jose Lockhart
- Yuan Gao
- James Mark Wilson
- Marcin Maciejewski
- Sabre
- Jacob Soares
- Yenyo Pal
- Lisa Bouchard
- Bernardo Marques
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Jun 10, 2018
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