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Lectures on Clifford (Geometric) Algebras and Applications

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The subject of Clifford (geometric) algebras offers a unified algebraic framework for the direct expression of the geometric concepts underlying the mathematical theories of linear and multilinear algebra, projective and affine geometries, and differential geometry. This bird's-eye view of Clifford (geometric) algebras and their applications is presented by six of the world's leading experts in the field. Key topics and features of this systematic exposition: * An Introductory chapter on Clifford Algebras by Pertti Lounesto * Ian Porteous (Chapter 2) reveals the mathematical structure of Clifford algebras in terms of the classical groups * John Ryan (Chapter 3) introduces the basic concepts of Clifford analysis, which extends the well-known complex analysis of the plane to three and higher dimensions * William Baylis (Chapter 4) investigates some of the extensive applications that have been made in mathematical physics, including the basic ideas of electromagnetism and special relativity * John Selig (Chapter 5) explores the successes that Clifford algebras, especially quaternions and bi-quaternions, have found in computer vision and robotics * Tom Branson (Chapter 6) discusses some of the deepest results that Clifford algebras have made possible in our understanding of differential geometry * Editors (Appendix) give an extensive review of various software packages for computations with Clifford algebras including standalone programs, on-line calculators, special purpose numeric software, and symbolic add-ons to computer algebra systems This text will serve beginning graduate students and researchers in diverse areas---mathematics, physics, computer science and engineering; it will be useful both for newcomers who have little prior knowledge of the subject and established professionals who wish to keep abreast of the latest applications.

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Birkhäuser Boston
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English
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221

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November 6, 2003, Birkhäuser Boston
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First Sentence

"ABSTRACT Clifford algebras of lower-dimensional Euclidean spaces and Min-kowski spacetime are discussed and identified with their matrix images."

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Library of Congress
QA199 .L43 2004, QA641-670

The Physical Object

Format
Paperback
Number of pages
221
Dimensions
9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
Weight
11.2 ounces

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Open Library
OL8074317M
ISBN 10
0817632573
ISBN 13
9780817632571
LCCN
2003052205
OCLC/WorldCat
52288746
LibraryThing
9186399
Goodreads
846603

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OL23867700W

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