{"product_id":"guide-to-geometric-algebra-in-practice-9781447158974","title":"Guide to Geometric Algebra in Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Leo Dorst\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Springer\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Springer\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Design, Graphics \u0026amp; Media - CAD-CAM\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the Back Cover\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeometric algebra (GA), also known as Clifford algebra, is a powerful unifying framework for geometric computations that extends the classical techniques of linear algebra and vector calculus in a structural manner. Its benefits include cleaner computer-program solutions for known geometric computation tasks, and the ability to address increasingly more involved applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis highly practical \u003ci\u003eGuide to Geometric Algebra in Practice\u003c\/i\u003e reviews algebraic techniques for geometrical problems in computer science and engineering, and the relationships between them. The topics covered range from powerful new theoretical developments, to successful applications, and the development of new software tools. Contributions are included from an international community of experts spanning a broad range of disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTopics and features: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides hands-on review exercises throughout the book, together with helpful chapter summaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresents a concise introductory tutorial to conformal geometric algebra (CGA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamines the application of CGA for the description of rigid body motion, interpolation and tracking, and image processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReviews the employment of GA in theorem proving and combinatorics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscusses the geometric algebra of lines, lower-dimensional algebras, and other alternatives to 5-dimensional CGA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProposes applications of coordinate-free methods of GA for differential geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive guide\/reference is essential reading for researchers and professionals from a broad range of disciplines, including computer graphics and game design, robotics, computer vision, and signal processing. In addition, its instructional content and approach makes it suitable for course use and students who need to learn the value of GA techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Leo Dorst\u003c\/b\u003e is Universitair Docent (tenured assistant professor) in the Faculty of Sciences, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. \u003cb\u003eDr. Joan Lasenby\u003c\/b\u003e is University Senior Lecturer in the Engineering Department of Cambridge University, U.K.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45274493354135,"sku":"9781447158974","price":11017.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781447158974.webp?v=1769280087","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/guide-to-geometric-algebra-in-practice-9781447158974","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}