Clifford Algebras and the Classical Groups

by Ian R. Porteous

Book Overview

The Clifford algebras of real quadratic forms and their complexifications are studied here in detail, and those parts which are immediately relevant to theoretical physics are seen in the proper broad context. Central to the work is the classification of the conjugation and reversion anti-involutions that arise naturally in the theory. It is of interest that all the classical groups play essential roles in this classification. Other features include...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521551773
• ISBN13: 9780521551779
• Release Date: October 1995
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.3"