Chris Doran (University of Cambridge), Anthony Lasenby (University of Cambridge)

Geometric Algebra for Physicists

Komponist: Lasenby, Anthony

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book provides an introduction to geometric algebra, covering applications such as black hole physics and quantum computing. Suitable for researchers working in the fields of relativity and quantum theory, it can also be used as a graduate text for courses on the physical applications of geometric algebra.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 594
• Erscheinungstermin: November 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 170mm x 32mm
• Gewicht: 1032g
• ISBN-13: 9780521715959
• ISBN-10: 0521715954
• Artikelnr.: 23117636

Autorenporträt

Chris Doran is Associate Professor of Religion at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. His research and teaching have been on a variety of areas related to the interaction between theology and science. His current work focuses on developing theological responses to climate change and its effects on human and nonhuman creatures as well as the rest of creation.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Notation
1. Introduction
2. Geometric algebra in two and three dimensions
3. Classical mechanics
4. Foundations of geometric algebra
5. Relativity and spacetime
6. Geometric calculus
7. Classical electrodynamics
8. Quantum theory and spinors
9. Multiparticle states and quantum entanglement
10. Geometry
11. Further topics in calculus and group theory
12. Lagrangian and Hamiltonian techniques
13. Symmetry and gauge theory
14. Gravitation
Bibliography
Index.