Quaternions and Biquaternions: Algebra, Geometry and Physical Theories
Yefremov, A. P.
arXiv, 0501055 / Harvested from arXiv
The review of modern study of algebraic, geometric and differential properties of quaternionic (Q) numbers with their applications. Traditional and "tensor" formulation of Q-units with their possible representations are discussed and groups of Q-units transformations leaving Q-multiplication rule form-invariant are determined. A series of mathematical and physical applications is offered, among them use of Q-triads as a moveable frame, analysis of Q-spaces families, Q-formulation of Newtonian mechanics in arbitrary rotating frames, and realization of a Q-Relativity model comprising all effects of Special Relativity and admitting description of kinematics of non-inertial motion. A list of "Quaternionic Coincidences" is presented revealing surprising interconnection between basic relations of some physical theories and Q-numbers mathematics.
Publié le : 2005-01-21
Classification:  Mathematical Physics
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     journal = {arXiv},
     volume = {2005},
     number = {0},
     year = {2005},
     language = {en},
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Yefremov, A. P. Quaternions and Biquaternions: Algebra, Geometry and Physical Theories. arXiv, Tome 2005 (2005) no. 0, . http://gdmltest.u-ga.fr/item/0501055/