Understanding Geometric Algebra by Kenichi Kanatani - 9781482259506

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Understanding Geometric AlgebraHamilton, Grassmann, and Clifford for Computer Vision and Graphics\nAuthor(s): Kenichi Kanatani\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Apple Academic Press Inc., Canada\nImprint: Apple Academic Press Inc.\nISBN-13: 9781482259506, 978-1482259506\nSynopsis\nUnderstanding Geometric Algebra: Hamilton, Grassmann, and Clifford for Computer Vision and Graphics introduces geometric algebra with an emphasis on the background mathematics of Hamilton, Grassmann, and Clifford. It shows how to describe and compute geometry for 3D modeling applications in computer graphics and computer vision.\n\nUnlike similar texts, this book first gives separate descriptions of the various algebras and then explains how they are combined to define the field of geometric algebra. It starts with 3D Euclidean geometry along with discussions as to how the descriptions of geometry could be altered if using a non-orthogonal (oblique) coordinate system. The text focuses on Hamiltons quaternion al.