Geometric Algebra An Algebraic System For Computer Games And Animation

Author : John A. Vince
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1848823797
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Geometric Algebra: An Algebraic System for Computer Games and Animation written by John A. Vince and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-05-20 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geometric algebra is still treated as an obscure branch of algebra and most books have been written by competent mathematicians in a very abstract style. This restricts the readership of such books especially by programmers working in computer graphics, who simply want guidance on algorithm design. Geometric algebra provides a unified algebraic system for solving a wide variety of geometric problems. John Vince reveals the beauty of this algebraic framework and communicates to the reader new and unusual mathematical concepts using colour illustrations, tabulations, and easy-to-follow algebraic proofs. The book includes many worked examples to show how the algebra works in practice and is essential reading for anyone involved in designing 3D geometric algorithms.

Author : Dietmar Hildenbrand
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9780367571320
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Geometric Algebra Computing written by Dietmar Hildenbrand and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-06-30 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a starting point for the understanding of Geometric Algebra in a 2D setting as a foundation for the understanding of 3D applications, especially those using the very popular Conformal Geometric Algebra. The focus is on an algebra, called Compass Ruler Algebra.

Author : Kenichi Kanatani
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1482259516
Total Pages : 207 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding Geometric Algebra written by Kenichi Kanatani and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-04-06 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding 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.Unlike similar texts

Author : Leo Dorst
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 146120089X
Total Pages : 479 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Applications of Geometric Algebra in Computer Science and Engineering written by Leo Dorst and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 479 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geometric algebra has established itself as a powerful and valuable mathematical tool for solving problems in computer science, engineering, physics, and mathematics. The articles in this volume, written by experts in various fields, reflect an interdisciplinary approach to the subject, and highlight a range of techniques and applications. Relevant ideas are introduced in a self-contained manner and only a knowledge of linear algebra and calculus is assumed. Features and Topics: * The mathematical foundations of geometric algebra are explored * Applications in computational geometry include models of reflection and ray-tracing and a new and concise characterization of the crystallographic groups * Applications in engineering include robotics, image geometry, control-pose estimation, inverse kinematics and dynamics, control and visual navigation * Applications in physics include rigid-body dynamics, elasticity, and electromagnetism * Chapters dedicated to quantum information theory dealing with multi- particle entanglement, MRI, and relativistic generalizations Practitioners, professionals, and researchers working in computer science, engineering, physics, and mathematics will find a wide range of useful applications in this state-of-the-art survey and reference book. Additionally, advanced graduate students interested in geometric algebra will find the most current applications and methods discussed.

Author : John Vince
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 1447175204
Total Pages : 573 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mathematics for Computer Graphics written by John Vince and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-04-26 with total page 573 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Vince explains a comprehensive range of mathematical techniques and problem-solving strategies associated with computer games, computer animation, special effects, virtual reality, CAD and other areas of computer graphics in this completely revised and expanded sixth edition. The first five chapters cover a general introduction, number sets, algebra, trigonometry and coordinate systems, which are employed in the following chapters on determinants, vectors, matrix algebra, complex numbers, geometric transforms, quaternion algebra, quaternions in space, interpolation, curves and patches, analytical geometry and barycentric coordinates. Following this, the reader is introduced to the relatively new subject of geometric algebra, followed by two chapters that introduce differential and integral calculus. Finally, there is a chapter on worked examples. Mathematics for Computer Graphics covers all of the key areas of the subject, including: • Number sets • Algebra • Trigonometry • Complex numbers • Coordinate systems • Determinants • Vectors • Quaternions • Matrix algebra • Geometric transforms • Interpolation • Curves and surfaces • Analytic geometry • Barycentric coordinates • Geometric algebra • Differential calculus • Integral calculus This sixth edition contains approximately 150 worked examples and over 330 colour illustrations, which are central to the author’s descriptive writing style. Mathematics for Computer Graphics provides a sound understanding of the mathematics required for computer graphics software and setting the scene for further reading of more advanced books and technical research papers

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ISBN 13 : 9788184897500
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Author : David A. Cox
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387271058
Total Pages : 582 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Using Algebraic Geometry written by David A. Cox and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-11-23 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The discovery of new algorithms for dealing with polynomial equations, and their implementation on fast, inexpensive computers, has revolutionized algebraic geometry and led to exciting new applications in the field. This book details many uses of algebraic geometry and highlights recent applications of Grobner bases and resultants. This edition contains two new sections, a new chapter, updated references and many minor improvements throughout.

Author : John Vince
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9783319946368
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Imaginary Mathematics for Computer Science written by John Vince and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-08-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The imaginary unit i = √-1 has been used by mathematicians for nearly five-hundred years, during which time its physical meaning has been a constant challenge. Unfortunately, René Descartes referred to it as “imaginary”, and the use of the term “complex number” compounded the unnecessary mystery associated with this amazing object. Today, i = √-1 has found its way into virtually every branch of mathematics, and is widely employed in physics and science, from solving problems in electrical engineering to quantum field theory. John Vince describes the evolution of the imaginary unit from the roots of quadratic and cubic equations, Hamilton’s quaternions, Cayley’s octonions, to Grassmann’s geometric algebra. In spite of the aura of mystery that surrounds the subject, John Vince makes the subject accessible and very readable. The first two chapters cover the imaginary unit and its integration with real numbers. Chapter 3 describes how complex numbers work with matrices, and shows how to compute complex eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Chapters 4 and 5 cover Hamilton’s invention of quaternions, and Cayley’s development of octonions, respectively. Chapter 6 provides a brief introduction to geometric algebra, which possesses many of the imaginary qualities of quaternions, but works in space of any dimension. The second half of the book is devoted to applications of complex numbers, quaternions and geometric algebra. John Vince explains how complex numbers simplify trigonometric identities, wave combinations and phase differences in circuit analysis, and how geometric algebra resolves geometric problems, and quaternions rotate 3D vectors. There are two short chapters on the Riemann hypothesis and the Mandelbrot set, both of which use complex numbers. The last chapter references the role of complex numbers in quantum mechanics, and ends with Schrödinger’s famous wave equation. Filled with lots of clear examples and useful illustrations, this compact book provides an excellent introduction to imaginary mathematics for computer science.

Author : John A. Vince
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1849960232
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mathematics for Computer Graphics written by John A. Vince and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-01-26 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Vince explains a wide range of mathematical techniques and problem-solving strategies associated with computer games, computer animation, virtual reality, CAD, and other areas of computer graphics. Covering all the mathematical techniques required to resolve geometric problems and design computer programs for computer graphic applications, each chapter explores a specific mathematical topic prior to moving forward into the more advanced areas of matrix transforms, 3D curves and surface patches. Problem-solving techniques using vector analysis and geometric algebra are also discussed. All the key areas are covered including: Numbers, Algebra, Trigonometry, Coordinate geometry, Transforms, Vectors, Curves and surfaces, Barycentric coordinates, Analytic geometry. Plus – and unusually in a student textbook – a chapter on geometric algebra is included.

Author : Fedor Bogomolov
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0817644172
Total Pages : 365 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Geometric Methods in Algebra and Number Theory written by Fedor Bogomolov and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-06-22 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Contains a selection of articles exploring geometric approaches to problems in algebra, algebraic geometry and number theory * The collection gives a representative sample of problems and most recent results in algebraic and arithmetic geometry * Text can serve as an intense introduction for graduate students and those wishing to pursue research in algebraic and arithmetic geometry