Clifford Algebras with Numeric and Symbolic Computations - Hardcover

Ablamowicz, Rafal; Parra, Joseph; Lounesto, Pertti

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0817639071 ISBN 13: 9780817639075

Publisher: Birkhäuser, 1996

Synopsis

Clifford algebras are at a crossing point in a variety of research areas, including abstract algebra, crystallography, projective geometry, quantum mechanics, differential geometry and analysis. For many researchers working in this field in ma- thematics and physics, computer algebra software systems have become indispensable tools in theory and applications. This edited survey book consists of 20 chapters showing application of Clifford algebra in quantum mechanics, field theory, spinor calculations, projective geometry, Hypercomplex algebra, function theory and crystallography. Many examples of computations performed with a variety of readily available software programs are presented in detail, i.e., Maple, Mathematica, Axiom, etc. A key feature of the book is that it shows how scientific knowledge can advance with the use of computational tools and software.

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From the Back Cover

This edited volume consists of 20 contributions showing applications of Clifford algebras in quantum mechanics, field theory, spinor calculus, projective geometry, hypercomplex algebra, function theory, crystallography, and in classroom teaching of mathematical physics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Birkhäuser
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0817639071
• ISBN 13: 9780817639075
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 340