Mathematics & statistics

Euclidean plane and its relatives

Anton Petrunin
Anton Petrunin · arXiv version 19 (May 21, 2021) · English · Published 2021

An axiomatic introduction to Euclidean geometry and related geometries, with an emphasis on reasoning and proofs.

Learning stage
College introduction
Prerequisites
Comfort with mathematical proofs, elementary geometry and algebra; some exercises are advanced.
PDF pages
204 in this file
Editorial review
2026-10-29

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  • Introduction

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  • 1 Preliminaries

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  • 2 Axioms

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  • 3 Half-planes

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  • 4 Congruent triangles

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  • 5 Perpendicular lines

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  • 6 Similar triangles

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  • 7 Parallel lines

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  • 8 Triangle geometry

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  • 9 Inscribed angles

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  • 10 Inversion

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  • 11 Neutral plane

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  • 12 Hyperbolic plane

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  • 13 Geometry of the h-plane

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  • 14 Affine geometry

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  • 15 Projective geometry

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  • 16 Spherical geometry

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  • 17 Projective model

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  • 18 Complex coordinates

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  • 19 Geometric constructions

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  • 20 Area

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  • Hints

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  • Index

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  • Used resources

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Anton Petrunin, Euclidean plane and its relatives: A minimalist introduction, arXiv:1302.1630v19, May 21, 2021. CC BY-SA 4.0.

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