Quaternions, Clifford Algebras and Relativistic Physics by Patrick R. Girard.

The use of Clifford algebras in mathematical physics and engineering has grown rapidly in recent years. Whereas other developments have priviledged a geometric approach, the author uses an algebraic approach which can be introduced as a tensor product of quaternion algebras and provides a unified ca...

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Main Author: Girard, Patrick R. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Basel : Birkhäuser Basel : Imprint: Birkhäuser, 2007.
Edition:1st ed. 2007.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
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Summary:The use of Clifford algebras in mathematical physics and engineering has grown rapidly in recent years. Whereas other developments have priviledged a geometric approach, the author uses an algebraic approach which can be introduced as a tensor product of quaternion algebras and provides a unified calculus for much of physics. The book proposes a pedagogical introduction to this new calculus, based on quaternions, with applications mainly in special relativity, classical electromagnetism and general relativity. The volume is intended for students, researchers and instructors in physics, applied mathematics and engineering interested in this new quaternionic Clifford calculus.
Physical Description:XII, 180 p. 2 illus. online resource.
ISBN:9783764377915
DOI:10.1007/978-3-7643-7791-5