Definition:Algebraic Geometry

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Definition

Algebraic geometry is the branch of geometry which studies objects in multi-dimensional space using the techniques of abstract algebra.

In particular, techniques from commutative algebra are mainly used.

It also encompasses the study of algebraic varieties.


Also see

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Historical Note

The foundations for the theory of algebraic geometry were laid in Abel's paper Mémoire sur une Propriété Générale d'une Classe Très-Étendue de Fonctions Transcendantes.

It was further developed in the $19$th century by Arthur Cayley.


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