Synopses & Reviews
Review
"This famous book is a prototype for the possibility of explaining and exploring a many-faceted topic of research, without focussing on general definitions, formal techniques, or even fancy machinery. In this regard, the book still stands as a highly recommendable, unparalleled introduction to Kummer surfaces, as a permanent source of inspiration and, last but not least. as an everlasting symbol of mathematical culture." Werner Kleinert, Mathematical Reviews
Table of Contents
1. Kummer's configuration; 2. The quartic surface; 3. The orthogonal matrix of linear forms; 4. Line geometry; 5. The quadratic complex and congruence; 6. Plucker's complex surface; 7. Sets of nodes; 8. Equations of Kummer's surface; 9. Special forms of Kummer's surface; 10. The wave surface; 11. Reality and topology; 12. Geometry of four dimensions; 13. Algebraic curves on the surface; 14. Curves of different orders; 15. Weddle's surface; 16. Theta functions; 17. Applications of Abel's theorem;18. Singular Kummer surfaces; Index; Plate.