On the Structure of Complex Clifford Algebra

The structure of a complex Clifford algebra is studied by direct sum decompositions into eigenspaces of specific linear operators.     

Decomposition for Complex Clifford Algebra of Even Dimension

In this paper we consider several fundamental operators in complex Clifford algebra and show the close relationship of these operators. We also discuss a representation of the Lie algebra s[（z; C） and get several decompositions for Clifford algebra of even dimension under the action of these fundamental operators.     

Bicomplex Hermitian Clifford analysis

Complex Hermitian Clifford analysis emerged recently as a refinement of the theory of several complex variables, while at the same time, the theory of bicomplex numbers motivated by the bicomplex version of quantum mechanics is also under full development. This stimulates us to combine the Hermitian Clifford analysis with the theory of bicomplex number so as to set up the theory of bicomplex Hermitian Clifford analysis. In parallel with the Euclidean Clifford analysis, the bicomplex Hermitian Clifford analysis is centered around the bicomplex Hermitian Dirac operator |D:C∞(R4n,W4n)→C∞(R4n,W4n), where W4n is the tensor product of three algebras, i.e., the hyperbolic quaternion B^, the bicomplex number B, and the Clifford algebra Rn. The operator D is a square root of the Laplacian in R4n, introduced by the formula D|=∑j=03Kj?Zj with Kjbeing the basis of B^, and ?Zj denoting the twisted Hermitian Dirac operators in the bicomplex Clifford algebra B?R0,4n whose definition involves a delicate construction of the bicomplexWitt basis. The introduction of the operator D can also overturn the prevailing opinion in the Hermitian Clifford analysis in the complex or quaternionic setting that the complex or quaternionic Hermitiean monogenic functions are described by a system of equations instead of by a single equation like classical monogenic functions which are null solutions of Dirac operator. In contrast to the Hermitian Clifford analysis in quaternionic setting, the Poisson brackets of the twisted real Clifford vectors do not vanish in general in the bicomplex setting. For the operator D, we establish the Cauchy integral formula, which generalizes the Martinelli-Bochner formula in the theory of several complex variables.     

A Fractal Representation of the Complex Clifford Algebra Equivalent to the Fock Representation

We construct a representation of the infinite dimensional complex Clifford algebra on the Hilbert space of square-integrable complex-valued functions on the Cantor set, which we show to be equivalent to the classical Fock representation.     

Quaternionic Clifford Analysis: The Hermitian Setting

In this paper we introduce the quaternionic Witt basis in . We then define a notion of quaternionic hermitian vector derivative which leads to hermitian monogenic functions. We study the resolutions associated to quaternionic hermitian systems in the 4 and 8 dimensional cases. We finally prove Martinelli–Bochner type formulae. Communicated by Daniel Alpay. Received: October 11, 2006; Accepted: October 27, 2006.     

Hyperbolic Geometry with Clifford Algebra

The Clifford algebra in D. Hestenes formulation is used to study hyperbolic geometry and some interesting theorems are obtained. The computational power of this formulation is fully revealed by the ease of extending old results and discovering new ones. An important new result is the formulas on the area and perimeter of a convex polygon, based on extending Gauss equalities.     

环上的Clifford代数

§1. 引言与记号 如众周知,域上的Clifford代数乃是概括域上的Grassmann代数(外代数)以及广义四元数代数的一个代数。它不但在数学的一些分支(如群表示论、二次型理论等)中有着重要的应用,而且也是近代理论物理中的有用工具之一(比如参看[1])。1954年,C.Chevalley在[2]中完美地给出了域上Clifford代数的基本理论。本文的主要目的是建立可换环上的Clifford代数,即给出它的定义、存在性与唯一性等。容易看出,这是域上的Clifford代     

A Clifford Algebra Realization of Supersymmetry and its Polyvector Extension in Clifford Spaces

It is shown explicitly how to construct a novel (to our knowledge) realization of the Poincaré superalgebra in 2D. These results can be extended to other dimensions and to (extended) superconformal and (anti) de Sitter superalgebras. There is a fundamental difference between the findings of this work with the other approaches to Supersymmetry (over the past four decades) using Grassmannian calculus and which is based on anti-commuting numbers. We provide an algebraic realization of the anticommutators and commutators of the 2D super-Poincaré algebra in terms of the generators of the tensor product Cl_1,1(R) ?A{Cl_{1,1}(R) \otimes \mathcal{A}} of a two-dim Clifford algebra and an internal algebra A whose generators can be represented in terms of powers of a 3 × 3 matrix Q{\mathcal{Q}} , such that Q³ = 0{\mathcal{Q}^3 = 0} . Our realization differs from the standard realization of superalgebras in terms of differential operators in Superspace involving Grassmannian (anti-commuting) coordinates θ ^α and bosonic coordinates x ^μ . We conclude in the final section with an analysis of how to construct Polyvector-valued extensions of supersymmetry in Clifford Spaces involving spinor-tensorial supercharge generators Q_a^m₁m₂?m_n{{{\mathcal {Q}}_{{\alpha}}^{\mu_1\mu_2\ldots\mu_n}}} and momentum polyvectors P_m1m2?mn{P_{\mu_1\mu_2\ldots\mu_n}} . Clifford-Superspace is an extension of Clifford-space and whose symmetry transformations are generalized polyvector-valued supersymmetries.     

Dirichlet type problems in Hermitian Clifford analysis

Solvability conditions for some Dirichlet type boundary value problems in the framework of Hermitian Clifford analysis are established.     

Algebra Forms with $$d^{N} = 0$$ on Quantum Plane. Generalized Clifford Algebra Approach

We construct a q-analog of exterior calculus with a differential d satisfying d ^N = 0, where N ≥ 2 and q is a primitive Nth root of unity, on a noncommutative space and introduce a notion of a q-differential k-form. A noncommutative space we consider is a reduced quantum plane. Our construction of a q-analog of exterior calculus is based on a generalized Clifford algebra with four generators and on a graded q-differential algebra. We study the structure of the algebra of q-differential forms on a reduced quantum plane and show that the first order calculus induced by the differential d is a coordinate calculus. The explicit formulae for partial derivatives of this first order calculus are found.     

Norms and gauges on Clifford Algebra

From a normed quadratic space (V,q), we construct a norm on the Clifford algebra C(V,q). We describe the associated graded form of this norm and give a condition for this norm to be a gauge. Then, we apply our results to prove that for a complete discrete valued field, an anisotropic quadratic form q with dimq = 0 mod 8 and nonsplit Clifford algebra cannot be at the same time a transfer of a K-hermitian form with K∕F an inertial quadratic field extension and a transfer of a T-hermitian form with T∕F a ramified quadratic field extension.     

Quaternion Typification of Clifford Algebra Elements

We present a new classification of Clifford algebra elements. Our classification is based on the notion of quaternion type. Using this classification we develop a method for analyzing commutators and anticommutators of Clifford algebra elements. This method allows us to find out and prove a number of new properties of Clifford algebra elements.     

The Cauchy-Kovalevskaya extension theorem in Hermitian Clifford analysis

Hermitian Clifford analysis is a higher dimensional function theory centered around the simultaneous null solutions, called Hermitian monogenic functions, of two Hermitian conjugate complex Dirac operators. As an essential step towards the construction of an orthogonal basis of Hermitian monogenic polynomials, in this paper a Cauchy-Kovalevskaya extension theorem is established for such polynomials. The minimal number of initial polynomials needed to obtain a unique Hermitian monogenic extension is determined, along with the compatibility conditions they have to satisfy. The Cauchy-Kovalevskaya extension principle then allows for a dimensional analysis of the spaces of spherical Hermitian monogenics, i.e. homogeneous Hermitian monogenic polynomials. A version of this extension theorem for specific real-analytic functions is also obtained.     

Special functions and systems in Hermitian Clifford analysis

In this paper, we study some new special functions that arise naturally within the framework of Hermitian Clifford analysis, which concerns the study of Dirac‐like systems in several complex variables. In particular, we focus on Hermite polynomials, Bessel functions, and generalized powers. We also derive a Vekua system for solutions of Hermitian systems in axially symmetric domains. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Rigid Body Dynamics Using Clifford Algebra

In this paper the dynamics of rigid bodies is recast into a Clifford algebra formalism. Specifically, the algebra Cℓ(0, 6, 2), is used and it is shown how velocities, momenta and inertias can be represented by elements of this algebra. The equations of motion for a rigid body are simply derived by differentiating the momentum of the body.     

Special functions and systems in Hermitian Clifford analysis: Higher codimension

In this paper, we investigate a Cauchy–Kowalevski (CK) extension problem that arises naturally within the framework of Hermitian Clifford analysis, which concerns the study of Dirac‐like operators in several complex variables. The work presented here includes CK extensions of higher codimension and in particular the CK extension of the Gauss distribution in several complex variables. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Clifford 代数,几何计算和几何推理

Clifford代数是一种深深根植于几何学之中的代数系统,被它的创始人称为几何代数．历史上,E．Cartan,R．Brauer,H．Weyl,C．Chevalley等数学大师都曾研究和应用过Clifford代数,对它的发展起了重要作用．近年来,Clifford代数在微分几何、理论物理、经典分析等方面取得了辉煌的成就,是现代理论数学和物理的一个核心工具,并在现代科技的各个领域,如机器人学、信号处理、计算机视觉、计算生物学、量子计算等方面有广泛的应用．本文主要介绍Clifford代数在几何计算和几何推理中的应用．作为一种优秀的描述和计算几何问题的代数语言,Clifford代数对于几何体,几何关系和几何变换有不依赖于坐标的、易于计算的多种表示,因而应用它进行几何自动推理,不仅使困难定理的证明往往变得极为简单,而且能够解决一些著名的公开问题,目前在国际上,几何自动推理已经成为Clifford代数的一个重要应用领域。