The Mathematics of Minkowski Space-Time With an Introduction to Commutative Hypercomplex Numbers
by
 
Catoni, Francesco. author.

Title
The Mathematics of Minkowski Space-Time With an Introduction to Commutative Hypercomplex Numbers

Author
Catoni, Francesco. author.

ISBN
9783764386146

Personal Author
Catoni, Francesco. author.

Physical Description
XIX, 256 p. online resource.

Series
Frontiers in Mathematics,

Contents
N-Dimensional Commutative Hypercomplex Numbers -- The Geometries Generated by Hypercomplex Numbers -- Trigonometry in the Minkowski Plane -- Uniform and Accelerated Motions in the Minkowski Space-Time (Twin Paradox) -- General Two-Dimensional Hypercomplex Numbers -- Functions of a Hyperbolic Variable -- Hyperbolic Variables on Lorentz Surfaces -- Constant Curvature Lorentz Surfaces -- Generalization of Two-Dimensional Special Relativity (Hyperbolic Transformations and the Equivalence Principle).

Abstract
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.

Subject Term
Mathematics.
 
Topological Groups.
 
Global analysis (Mathematics).
 
Geometry.
 
Global differential geometry.
 
Mathematical physics.
 
Differential Geometry.
 
Mathematical Methods in Physics.
 
Topological Groups, Lie Groups.
 
Analysis.

Added Author
Boccaletti, Dino.
 
Cannata, Roberto.
 
Catoni, Vincenzo.
 
Nichelatti, Enrico.
 
Zampetti, Paolo.

Added Corporate Author
SpringerLink (Online service)

Electronic Access
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7643-8614-6


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