Hyperbolic Plane

In mathematics, the term hyperbolic plane may refer to:

  • A two-dimensional plane in hyperbolic geometry
  • A two-dimensional plane in Minkowski space (the plane of the hyperbolic numbers)
  • A two-dimensional quadratic space with a non-singular isotropic quadratic form

Famous quotes containing the word plane:

    “In time the scouring of wind and rain will wear down the ranges and plane off the region until it has the drab monotony of the older deserts. In the meantime—a two-million-year meantime—travelers may enjoy the cruel beauties of a desert in its youth,....”
    —For the State of California, U.S. public relief program (1935-1943)