Quaternions and Projective Geometry (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles Jasper Joly

9780260429131: Quaternions and Projective Geometry (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0260429139 ISBN 13: 9780260429131

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Unlock the math behind quaternions and geometry through clear, step‑by‑step ideas.

This book explains how quaternions encode points with weights and how these symbols can describe lines, planes, and higher structures. It treats linear quaternion functions as general, reversible transformations, showing how complex geometric relations stay consistent under these operations. The discussion ties together classic Notation with geometric interpretation, helping readers see both the algebra and the figures they define.

Readers will see practical concepts like duality, satellites, and polars with respect to a chosen quadric, along with how to express and manipulate these ideas using a rigorous, historical approach. The text blends definitions, theorems, and worked relationships to illuminate the link between algebraic symbols and geometric shapes.

How a quaternion can represent a point with an assigned weight and how this impacts geometry.
How a linear quaternion function transforms lines and planes, preserving structure.
The role of duality, poles, polars, and reciprocal figures in projective geometry.
Notation and methods that connect Hamilton’s ideas with modern geometric interpretation.

Ideal for readers interested in the historical development of quaternions and their geometric applications, or for students seeking a clear bridge between algebra and spatial figures.

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