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Fuzzy Mathematics pp 137–217Cite as

Fuzzy Geometry

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In this chapter, we concentrate on fuzzy geometry. Fuzzy geometry has been studied from different perspectives. The theory presented in this chapter is applicable to pattern recognition, computer graphics and image processing and follows closely the theory as developed by Rosenfeld, [37,47–51]. Buckley and Eslami, [7,8], are developing a fuzzy plane geometry which is quite different, but has the potential for applications in various fields of computer science.

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  1. Center for Research in Fuzzy Mathematics and Computer Science, Creighton University, 2500 California Plaza, 68178, Omaha, Nebraska, USA

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  2. Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Creighton University, 2500 California Plaza, 68178, Omaha, Nebraska, USA

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Mordeson, J.N., Nair, P.S. (2001). Fuzzy Geometry. In: Fuzzy Mathematics. Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing, vol 20. Physica, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7908-1808-6_5

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