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Daniela Ferrarello: Hyperbolic geometry: art, physics and education

Time: Mon 2022-05-23 13.00 - 14.00

Location: Kräftriket, building 6, room 306

Participating: Daniela Ferrarello (Catania)

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Abstract

This lecture is devoted to the introduction of the Poincaré model of hyperbolic geometry. Connections with art, and Escher’s works in particular, will be given. Moreover, we will give a physical interpretation of this model, asking whether our Universe is Euclidean or not. Finally, we will explore educational perspectives of non- Euclidean geometries: how mathematics can be used to enhance social skills in students, seen also as critical citizens.