Experiencing Hyperbolic Geometry

Experience mind bending hyperbolic geometry through virtual reality and craft activities. Come prepared to test your limits on reality with Hyperbolica, a virtual reality puzzle adventure game that visualizes what hyperbolic space is and how it can be interacted with. Then we will create a fun model of the hyperbolic plane to remember your time and what you learned about hyperbolic geometry. Come prepared to learn, be creative, and most importantly, have fun.

Videos:

• This video (is the first in a series) describes the process of creating Hyperbolica and its usefulness in exploring Hyperbolic Space.
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQo_S3yNa2w
• This video is a depiction of the history, mathematics, and applications of hyperbolic geometry.
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFlu60qs7_4
• This TEDx Talks video follows Diana Taimina process of creating the crochet hyperbolic plane model.
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1TBZhd-sN0

Popular Works:

• This book explores hyperbolic geometry through the use of the popularized crochet models created by Diana Tiamina.
  • Crocheting Adventures with Hyperbolic Planes by Diana Tiamina

Technical Works:

• This textbook guides one through Euclidean and Non-Euclidean geometries through visuals, proof, and discussion.
  • Experiencing Geometry: Euclidean and Non-Euclidean with History by David W. Henderson and Diana Taimina