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Sala P3.10, Pavilhão de Matemática
Sara Costa, Instituto Superior Técnico
What elegant truths emerge when we dare to reject Euclid’s parallel postulate? This presentation unifies the four classical models of hyperbolic geometry as smooth manifolds linked by isometric maps. By deriving their metric tensors and geodesic equations, we map the precise geometry of each representation. Why is this vital to study? Beyond its mathematical richness, it provides the foundational framework for physical applications like Einstein's Minkowski spacetime.