Symmetries of Algebraic Varieties in Two and Three Dimensions explores the computation of the symmetries of algebraic varieties in two and three dimensions. Most of the attention goes to curves (both planar and spatial) and surfaces, either implicitly defined or defined by means of a rational parametrization. But other algebraic objects, like planar vector fields and finite sets of points, are also covered. The book is primarily addressed to researchers and post-graduates, but the content is also accessible to advanced undergraduates with a modest background in computer algebra and algebraic geometry. A primer on these topics is also provided. Key Features: Treats problems in constructive (algebraic) geometry from a computer algebra perspective. Accessible and self-contained, assuming only a minimal background in advanced mathematics. Each chapter contains a list of open problems related to the chapter, providing topics for further research and inviting the reader to work on specific questions.
