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Clifford Algebras and Spinors
Pertti Lounesto
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Paperback.
In this book, Professor Lounesto offers a unique introduction to Clifford algebras and spinors. The initial chapters could be read by undergraduates; vectors, complex numbers and quaternions are introduced with an eye on Clifford algebras. The next chapters will also interest physicists, and include treatments of the quantum mechanics of the electron, electromagnetism and special relativity with a flavour of Clifford algebras. This book also gives the first comprehensive survey of recent research on Clifford algebras. A new classification of spinors is introduced, based on bilinear covariants of physical observables. This reveals a new class of spinors, residing between the ... Read more
In this book, Professor Lounesto offers a unique introduction to Clifford algebras and spinors. The initial chapters could be read by undergraduates; vectors, complex numbers and quaternions are introduced with an eye on Clifford algebras. The next chapters will also interest physicists, and include treatments of the quantum mechanics of the electron, electromagnetism and special relativity with a flavour of Clifford algebras. This book also gives the first comprehensive survey of recent research on Clifford algebras. A new classification of spinors is introduced, based on bilinear covariants of physical observables. This reveals a new class of spinors, residing between the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521005517
SKU
V9780521005517
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Ref
99-3
Reviews for Clifford Algebras and Spinors
'The author gives a concise but thorough introduction to spinors and Clifford algebras extending from the very beginning to present research … A very recommendable book for everyone interested in this field.' G. Kowol, Monatschefte fur Mathematik 'This book sets standards in the field of quality and careful notation, especially in the relation of several kinds of spinors. It ... Read more