Francesco Catoni, Dino Boccaletti, Roberto Cannata, Vincenzo Catoni, Enrico Nichelatti, Paolo Zampetti

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The Mathematics of Minkowski Space-Time (eBook, PDF)

With an Introduction to Commutative Hypercomplex Numbers

Beschreibung

Hyperbolic numbers are proposed for a rigorous geometric formalization of the space-time symmetry of two-dimensional Special Relativity. The system of hyperbolic numbers as a simple extension of the field of complex numbers is extensively studied in the book. In particular, an exhaustive solution of the "twin paradox" is given, followed by a detailed exposition of space-time geometry and trigonometry. Finally, an appendix on general properties of commutative hypercomplex systems with four unities is presented.

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• Geräte: PC
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• Größe: 1.53MB

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer Basel
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juni 2008
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783764386146
• Artikelnr.: 44134198

Rezensionen

From the reviews: "It is worth pointing out that the book is mainly a text about commutative hypercomplex numbers and some of their applications to a 2-dimensional Minkowski spacetime. ... This book should be interesting to anybody who is interested in applications of hypercomplex numbers ... . In conclusion, I recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn about hypercomplex numbers." (Emanuel Gallo, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2010 d)