How can I use inversion in a circle to simplify a problem?

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This discussion focuses on the application of inversion in a circle, particularly in the context of Poincaré's disk model for hyperbolic geometry. The concept of congruence is defined through reflections in lines that are segments of circles orthogonal to the disk. Additionally, the use of inversion in a circle is highlighted for constructing a Peaucellier linkage, which is significant for converting linear motion to circular motion. The potential application of inversion in modeling a Wankel Rotary Engine is also mentioned, although details are limited.

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Can somebody give me an example whereby I use the inversion with respect to a circle (unit circle or otherwise) and the problem becomes easier. I guess I am asking: how do I make use of this notion. Or a problem that involves inversion, period.
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The only time I have used inversion in a circle was in Poincare's disk model for hyperbolic geometry. There "congruence" is defined in terms of reflections in a "line", "lines" are the portions of circles orthogonal to the disk inside the disk, and "reflection" in such a line is inversion in the circle.

In this article, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inversive_geometry, Wikipedia refers to using inversion in a circle to construct a "Peaucellier linkage", apparently important in "converting between linear and circular motion". I have heard that one can use inversion in a circle to model Wankel Rotary Engine but have no certain information on that.
 

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