Dual Split Quaternions and Screw Motion in 3-Dimensional Lorentzian Space

In this paper we obtain screw axis of a displacement in \mathbb L³{{\mathbb L}^3}. Then by using the L-screw axis, L-Rodrigues equation for a spatial displacement is obtained in the space \mathbb L³{{\mathbb L}^3}. Moreover, the components of a dual split quaternion are obtained by replacing the L-Euler parameters with their split dual versions.     

Clifford algebra and the Lorentz transformation with (p, q) form

In this paper, the concepts of Lorentz inner product with (p, q) form, the Lorentz space and the Lorentz transformation with (p, q) form are given by using Clifford algebra. It is shown that L_m^p,q is the Lorentz transformation with (p, q) form, and the matrix equality relation of Minkowski space with (n − 1, 1) form is given. The examples are given to illustrate the corresponding results.     

Extended Grassmann and Clifford Algebras

This paper is intended to investigate Grassmann and Clifford algebras over Peano spaces, introducing their respective associated extended algebras, and to explore these concepts also from the counterspace viewpoint. The presented formalism explains how the concept of chirality stems from the bracket, as defined by Rota et all [1]. The exterior (regressive) algebra is shown to share the exterior (progressive) algebra in the direct sum of chiral and achiral subspaces. The duality between scalars and volume elements, respectively under the progressive and the regressive products is shown to have chirality, in the case when the dimension n of the Peano space is even. In other words, the counterspace volume element is shown to be a scalar or a pseudoscalar, depending on the dimension of the vector space to be respectively odd or even. The de Rham cochain associated with the differential operator is constituted by a sequence of exterior algebra homogeneous subspaces subsequently chiral and achiral. Thus we prove that the exterior algebra over the space and the exterior algebra constructed on the counterspace are only pseudoduals each other, if we introduce chirality. The extended Clifford algebra is introduced in the light of the periodicity theorem of Clifford algebras context, wherein the Clifford and extended Clifford algebras can be embedded in which is shown to be exactly the extended Clifford algebra. We present the essential character of the Rota’s bracket, relating it to the formalism exposed by Conradt [25], introducing the regressive product and subsequently the counterspace. Clifford algebras are constructed over the counterspace, and the duality between progressive and regressive products is presented using the dual Hodge star operator. The differential and codifferential operators are also defined for the extended exterior algebras from the regressive product viewpoint, and it is shown they uniquely tumble right out progressive and regressive exterior products of 1-forms. R. da Rocha is supported by CAPES     

Unitary Spaces on Clifford Algebras

For the complex Clifford algebra (p, q) of dimension n = p + q we define a Hermitian scalar product. This scalar product depends on the signature (p, q) of Clifford algebra. So, we arrive at unitary spaces on Clifford algebras. With the aid of Hermitian idempotents we suggest a new construction of, so called, normal matrix representations of Clifford algebra elements. These representations take into account the structure of unitary space on Clifford algebra. The work of N.M. is supported in part by the Russian President’s grant NSh-6705.2006.1.     

Lorentzian similarity manifolds

An (m+2)-dimensional Lorentzian similarity manifold M is an affine flat manifold locally modeled on (G,ℝ ^m+2), where G = ℝ ^m+2 ⋊ (O(m+1, 1)×ℝ⁺). M is also a conformally flat Lorentzian manifold because G is isomorphic to the stabilizer of the Lorentzian group PO(m+2, 2) of the Lorentz model S ^m+1,1. We discuss the properties of compact Lorentzian similarity manifolds using developing maps and holonomy representations.     

Graph-Theoretic Approach to Stochastic Integrals with Clifford Algebras

Given a fixed probability space (Ω,ℱ,ℙ) and m≥1, let X(t) be an L²(Ω) process satisfying necessary regularity conditions for existence of the mth iterated stochastic integral. For real-valued processes, these existence conditions are known from the work of D. Engel. Engel’s work is extended here to L²(Ω) processes defined on Clifford algebras of arbitrary signature (p,q), which reduce to the real case when p=q=0. These include as special cases processes on the complex numbers, quaternion algebra, finite fermion algebras, fermion Fock spaces, space-time algebra, the algebra of physical space, and the hypercube. Next, a graph-theoretic approach to stochastic integrals is developed in which the mth iterated stochastic integral corresponds to the limit in mean of a collection of weighted closed m-step walks on a growing sequence of graphs. Combinatorial properties of the Clifford geometric product are then used to create adjacency matrices for these graphs in which the appropriate weighted walks are recovered naturally from traces of matrix powers. Given real-valued L²(Ω) processes, Hermite and Poisson-Charlier polynomials are recovered in this manner.     

Clifford-algebraic random walks on the hypercube

The n-dimensional hypercube is a simple graph on 2ⁿ vertices labeled by binary strings, or words, of length n. Pairs of vertices are adjacent if and only if they differ in exactly one position as binary words; i.e., the Hamming distance between the words is one. A discrete-time random walk is easily defined on the hypercube by “flipping” a randomly selected digit from 0 to 1 or vice-versa at each time step. By associating the words as blades in a Clifford algebra of particular signature, combinatorial properties of the geometric product can be used to represent this random walk as a sequence within the algebra. A closed-form formula is revealed which yields probability distributions on the vertices of the hypercube at any time k ≥ 0 by a formal power series expansion of elements in the algebra. Furthermore, by inducing a walk on a larger Clifford algebra, probabilities of self-avoiding walks and expected first hitting times of specific vertices are recovered. Moreover, because the Clifford algebras used in the current work are canonically isomorphic to fermion algebras, everything appearing here can be rewritten using fermion creation/annihilation operators, making the discussion relevant to quantum mechanics and/or quantum computing.     

A proof of the Pfister Factor Conjecture

It is shown that any split product of quaternion algebras with orthogonal involution is adjoint to a Pfister form. This settles the Pfister Factor Conjecture formulated by D.B. Shapiro. A more general problem on decomposability for algebras with involution is posed and solved in the case where the algebra is equivalent to a quaternion algebra.     

<Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-dimensional space-time unit spheres and Lorentz transformation

By using hyperbolic virtual unit of Clifford algebra, the concept of n-dimensional space-time unit spheres is introduced. It is used as n-dimensional Minkowski space-time and Lorentz transformation.     

Some Physics Questions in Hyperbolic Complex Space

In hyperbolic complex space, the Clifford algebra is isomorphic to that of a corresponding Minkowski geometry. We define the hyperbolic imaginary unit j (j² = 1, j ≠   ±  1, j*  =   − j) to generate a class of Clifford algebras. We can introduce a class of non-Euclidean spaces and discuss the general form of 4-dimensional Lorentz transformation, and related special relativistic physics.     

Idempotent structure of Clifford algebras

Spinor spaces can be represented as minimal left ideals of Clifford algebras and they are generated by primitive idempotents. Primitive idempotents of the Clifford algebras R _{p, q} are shown to be products of mutually nonannihilating commuting idempotent % MathType!MTEF!2!1!+-% feaafeart1ev1aaatCvAUfeBSjuyZL2yd9gzLbvyNv2CaerbuLwBLn% hiov2DGi1BTfMBaeXafv3ySLgzGmvETj2BSbqefm0B1jxALjhiov2D% aebbfv3ySLgzGueE0jxyaibaiGc9yrFr0xXdbba91rFfpec8Eeeu0x% Xdbba9frFj0-OqFfea0dXdd9vqaq-JfrVkFHe9pgea0dXdar-Jb9hs% 0dXdbPYxe9vr0-vr0-vqpWqaaeaabaGaaiaacaqabeaadaqaaqGaaO% qaamaaleaaleaacaaIXaaabaGaaGOmaaaaaaa!3DBD!\[{\textstyle{1 \over 2}}\]2}}\](1+e _T ), where the k=q–r _q–p basis elements e _T satisfy e _T ²=1. The lattice generated by a set of mutually annihilating primitive idempotents is examined. The final result characterizes all Clifford algebras R _{p, q} with an anti-involution such that each symmetric elements is either a nilpotent or then some right multiple of it is a nonzero symmetric idempotent. This happens when p+q<-3 and (p, q)(2, 1).     

The Surabale of Space-Time and Its Algebra Signature Split

A “surable” is a category given by a special manifold of geometric algebra frames. It is a bale brought on by a surjective map the equivalence classes of which can constitute base elements of the associative algebra. It is also a stranded braid of idempotents based on a sheaf of base unipotents. The stranded braid of idempotents which are thought to represent particles or fields consists of fibers strictly separated by mutual annihilation throughout the bundle. The surabale can be defined on the Clifford algebra of space-time. Then it constitutes a bundle of frames which – though covering all dimensions of the geometric algebra – turn out as isomorphic to the ground space generating the algebra. Because of this, the mass shell and the Dirac-Hestenes equation can be defined on the whole surabale. As a result the equation is preserved when acted on by the symmetries of the transformation group of the standard model. The K?hler-equation simply turns into a Dirac-Hestenes equation on the inhomogenous surabale, yet with the same simple differential 1-forms of the linear equation. This shows very beautifully that the equation of motion as well as the invariance of the surabale under the standard model symmetry can be formulated base free. The Clifford bases – instead of Gra?mann – just brings in the riches of representation, that is, the emergence of the standard model. But its grading, in a way, is an illusion. Studying the dimension of the space-time-split in quadratic Clifford algebras, it turns out that the dimension of the positive space-like component reproduces their period-8 properties. Considering as an example the Minkowski space-time in the Lorentz metric rather than in (+  −   −   − ) we can see that physicists found the electroweak symmetries in the negative part of the geometry, here denoted as , but did not realize the strong force symmetries in the positive part since those depend on the graded motion in the graded subspace . It is comparatively difficult to find the generators of the group capable to represent the classic SU(3) with its root space A₂. Though the approach put forward gives satisfying answers to some classical problems of relativistic quantum mechanics, it does not solve the most important riddle which has been variously pointed out by Professor Oziewicz, namely, mechanics is not governed by the Lorentz- or Poincaré-group. The simplest argument to be held against it, is that the Lorentz/Poincaré group by definition is the symmetry group of the metric tensor in the empty space-time without bodies and radiation. How can such a Bewegungsgruppe of the empty space-time be related to the physics and mechanics of material bodies? [1], [2] May be this first argument is not convincing enough. But Oziewicz has listed a considerable number of arguments concerning the whole observation process against the present day unquestioned but incorrect application of the full Lorentz group. To clarify this will still need some more fundamental efforts which do not concern the main subject of this paper.     

Produit de bivecteurs et quaternions complexes

First we calculate the product of two bivectors in vectorial spaceR(p, q) (p andq are integers such thatp+q=n). Second we prove that this product is a quaternion forR(3, 0) and we generalize to finite number of bivectors. Third we prove that this product is a biquaternion forR(1, 3) and we genaralize in the same way. Fourth we prove that some complex quaternions can be connected with real Clifford algebra by choosing correctly the usual imaginary.      

Interior Multiplications and Deformations with Meson Algebras

A meson algebra is involved in the Duffin wave equation for mesons in the same way as a Clifford algebra is involved in the Dirac wave equation for electrons. Therefore meson algebras too should have geometrical properties after the manner of Grassmann. Actually it is possible to define interior multiplications with similar properties, and deformations too. Every meson algebra is a deformation of a neutral meson algebra, in the same way as (almost) every Clifford algebra is a deformation of an exterior algebra. Some applications follow: the PBW-property is proved for all meson algebras, the injectiveness of Jacobson’s diagonal morphism is proved with the minimal hypothesis, and the existence of Lipschitz monoids is established at least for meson algebras over fields.      

Quaternion Fourier Transform on Quaternion Fields and Generalizations

We treat the quaternionic Fourier transform (QFT) applied to quaternion fields and investigate QFT properties useful for applications. Different forms of the QFT lead us to different Plancherel theorems. We relate the QFT computation for quaternion fields to the QFT of real signals. We research the general linear (GL) transformation behavior of the QFT with matrices, Clifford geometric algebra and with examples. We finally arrive at wide-ranging non-commutative multivector FT generalizations of the QFT. Examples given are new volume-time and spacetime algebra Fourier transformations. I thank my family and FTHD organizer S.L. Eriksson. Soli Deo Gloria     

Slice regular functions on real alternative algebras

In this paper we develop a theory of slice regular functions on a real alternative algebra A. Our approach is based on a well-known Fueter's construction. Two recent function theories can be included in our general theory: the one of slice regular functions of a quaternionic or octonionic variable and the theory of slice monogenic functions of a Clifford variable. Our approach permits to extend the range of these function theories and to obtain new results. In particular, we get a strong form of the fundamental theorem of algebra for an ample class of polynomials with coefficients in A and we prove a Cauchy integral formula for slice functions of class C¹.     

Lorentzian cones in real Lie algebras

A Lorentzian coneW in a finite dimensional real Lie algebraL is the convex closed cone bounded by one half of the zero-set of a Lorentzian formq onL with the additional property, that for all sufficiently smallx, yW the Campbell-Hausdorff productx*y=x+y+1/2[x,y]+..., is also inW. We characterize Lorentzian cones completely; in particular, with the exception of one class of almost abelian solvable algebras, the Lorentzian formq is invariant, i.e., satisfiesq([x, y], z)=q (x,[y, z]).     

Algebras with involution that become hyperbolic over the function field of a conic

We study central simple algebras with involution of the first kind that become hyperbolic over the function field of the conic associated to a given quaternion algebra Q. We classify these algebras in degree 4 and give an example of such a division algebra with orthogonal involution of degree 8 that does not contain (Q,⁻), even though it contains Q and is totally decomposable into a tensor product of quaternion algebras.     

Hyperbolic Calculus

The complex numbers are naturally related to rotations and dilatations in the plane. In this paper we present the function theory associate to the (universal) Clifford algebra forIR ^1,0 [1], the so called hyperbolic numbers [2,3,4], which can be related to Lorentz transformations and dilatations in the two dimensional Minkowski space-time. After some brief algebraic interpretations (part 1), we present a “Hyperbolic Calculus” analogous to the “Calculus of one Complex Variable”. The hyperbolic Cauchy-Riemann conditions, hyperbolic derivatives and hyperbolic integrals are introduced on parts 2 and 3. Then special emphasis is given in parts 4 and 5 to conformal hyperbolic transformations which preserve the wave equation, and hyperbolic Riemann surfaces which are naturally associated to classical string motions.