From Geometry to Physics -- AZ: touches to the portrait
Yurii Ignat'ev
TL;DR
This paper explores the historical and conceptual transition of the Kazan school of geometry towards physics, highlighting the contributions of Alexei Zinovievich Petrov in relativity and gravitation.
Contribution
It provides personal insights and historical context on how the Kazan school's work influenced the development of physics, especially in general relativity.
Findings
Historical link between geometry and physics established
Petrov's contributions to relativity highlighted
Educational methods in exact sciences discussed
Abstract
The process launched by Lobachevsky. The movement of the Kazan school of geometry towards physics. Personal memories of Alexei Zinovievich Petrov, the great Kazan geometer and theoretical physicist, who became the Author's Guiding Star. KeyWords: Alexey Zinovievich Petrov, geometry, general theory of relativity, Kazan University, Department of Relativity and Gravitation Theory, methods of teaching exact sciences.
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Taxonomy
TopicsRelativity and Gravitational Theory · Mathematics and Applications · History and Theory of Mathematics