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Beltrami pseudosphere
Copy of one of the original models made by Felix Klein, attributed to Luigi CampedelliModello originale: seconda metà del secolo XIX. Copia: metà del secolo XX
University of Milan
Milano, Italy
Beltrami pseudosphere of parabolic type. It is a non-algebraic surface. It is called pseudosphere, because, while the sphere is a surface with constant positive curvature, this surface has constant negative curvature. This surface can also be obtained by rotating a curve, called a tractor, around its asymptote.
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- Title: Beltrami pseudosphere
- Creator: Copy of one of the original models made by Felix Klein, attributed to Luigi Campedelli
- Date Created: Modello originale: seconda metà del secolo XIX. Copia: metà del secolo XX
- Location Created: Milan, Italy
- Physical Dimensions: h 24, w 20, d 20 cm
- Medium: plaster
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