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Clifford Algebra Techniques in Linear Algebra

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Clifford Algebras and Spinor Structures

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We examine two distinct ways in which Clifford algebra can be effectively utilized in linear algebra, offering new tools and new insight into this most basic area of mathematics.

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Sobczyk, G. (1995). Clifford Algebra Techniques in Linear Algebra. In: Ablamowicz, R., Lounesto, P. (eds) Clifford Algebras and Spinor Structures. Mathematics and Its Applications, vol 321. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-015-8422-7_5

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