Ideal Structure of Clifford Algebras

On inner automorphisms preserving subspaces of Clifford algebras

In this paper, we consider inner automorphisms that leave invariant fixed subspaces of real and complex Clifford algebras -- subspaces of fixed grades and subspaces determined by the reversion and the grade involution. We present groups of elements that define such inner automorphisms and study their properties. Some of these Lie groups can be interpreted as generalizations of Clifford, Lipschitz, and spin groups. We study the corresponding Lie algebras. Some of the results can be reformulated for the case of more general algebras -- graded central simple algebras or graded central simple alge…

克利福德代数的交换类似物中的行列式、特征多项式与逆

Determinant, Characteristic Polynomial, and Inverse in Commutative Analogues of Clifford Algebras

本文针对生成元交换的克利福德代数交换类似物，通过引入矩阵表示与行列式概念，给出逆元存在判据及任意维下逆元的显式公式，同时推导了迹与特征多项式系数的无矩阵显式表达式。

Discrete Symmetries and Clifford Algebras

An algebraic description of basic discrete symmetries (space reversal P, time reversal T and their combination PT) is studied. Discrete subgroups of orthogonal groups of multidimensional spaces over the fields of real and complex numbers are considered in terms of fundamental automorphisms of Clifford algebras. In accordance with a division ring structure, a complete classification of automorphisms groups is established for the Clifford algebras over the field of real numbers. The correspondence between eight double coverings (Dabrowski groups) of the orthogonal group and eight types of the re…

关于 Clifford 代数中的中心化子与扭曲中心化子的注记

A Note on Centralizers and Twisted Centralizers in Clifford Algebras

本文研究了退化与非退化 Clifford 代数中的中心化子与扭曲中心化子，给出了固定次数子空间及其直和的显式形式，结果可应用于计算机科学、物理学和工程领域。

Universal Similarity Factorization Equalities over Complex Clifford Algebras

A set of valuable universal similarity factorization equalities are established over complex Clifford algebras $\Cn.$ Through them matrix representations of complex Clifford algebras $\Cn$ can directly be derived, and their properties can easily be determined.

Skew Clifford Algebras

We introduce a generalization, called a skew Clifford algebra, of a Clifford algebra, and relate these new algebras to the notion of graded skew Clifford algebra that was defined in 2010. In particular, we examine homogenizations of skew Clifford algebras, and determine which skew Clifford algebras can be homogenized to create Artin-Schelter regular algebras. Just as (classical) Clifford algebras are the Poincar\' e-Birkhoff-Witt (PBW) deformations of exterior algebras, skew Clifford algebras are the $\mathbb{Z}_2$-graded PBW deformations of quantum exterior algebras. We also determine the pos…

Hochschild Cohomology and Deformations of Clifford-Weyl Algebras

We give a complete study of the Clifford-Weyl algebra ${\mathcal C}(n,2k)$ from Bose-Fermi statistics, including Hochschild cohomology (with coefficients in itself). We show that ${\mathcal C}(n,2k)$ is rigid when $n$ is even or when $k \neq 1$. We find all non-trivial deformations of ${\mathcal C}(2n+1,2)$ and study their representations.

Graded Skew Clifford Algebras that are Twists of Graded Clifford Algebras

We prove that if $A$ is a regular graded skew Clifford algebra and is a twist of a regular graded Clifford algebra $B$ by an automorphism, then the subalgebra of $A$ generated by a certain normalizing sequence of homogeneous degree-two elements is a twist of a polynomial ring by an automorphism, and is a skew polynomial ring. We also present an example that demonstrates that this can fail when $A$ is not a twist of $B$.

'Twisted duality' for Clifford Algebras

Viewing the complex Clifford algebra $C(V)$ of a real inner product space $V$ as a superalgebra, we offer several proofs of the fact that if $W$ is a subspace of the complexification of $V$ then the supercommutant of the Clifford algebra $C(W)$ is precisely the Clifford algebra $C(W^{\perp})$.

Geometry of Regular Algebras of Global Dimension 4 related to Graded Skew Clifford Algebras of Global Dimension 3

We compute point schemes of some regular algebras using (Wolfram) Mathematica. These algebras are Ore extensions of regular graded skew Clifford algebras of global dimension 3.

Cayley-Dickson and Clifford Algebras as Twisted Group Algebras

The effect of some properties of twisted groups on the associated algebras, particularly Cayley-Dickson and Clifford algebras. It is conjectured that the Hilbert space of square-summable sequences is a Cayley-Dickson algebra.

论无穷维向量空间的Clifford代数

On Clifford Algebras of Infinite Dimensional Vector Spaces

该研究刻画了特征非2代数闭域上可数维向量空间非退化二次型的Clifford代数导子，并构造出正定二次型Clifford代数的不连续代数自同构，拓展了无穷维Clifford代数的结构研究。

Compositions of invertibility preserving maps for some monoids and their application to Clifford algebras

For some monoids, we give a method of composing invertibility preserving maps associated to "partial involutions." Also, we define the notion of "determinants for finite dimensional algebras over a field." As examples, we give invertibility preserving maps for Clifford algebras into a field and determinants for Clifford algebras into a field, where we assume that the algebras are generated by less than or equal to 5 generators over the field. On the other hand, "determinant formulas for Clifford algebras" are known. We understand these formulas as an expression that connects invertibility pres…

A Clifford algebra associated to generalized Fibonacci quaternions

In this paper we find a Clifford algebra associated to generalized Fibonacci quaternions. In this way, we provide a nice algorithm to obtain a division quaternion algebra starting from a quaternion non-division algebra and vice-versa.

The Alternative Clifford Algebra of a Ternary Quadratic Form

We prove that the alternative Clifford algebra of a nondegenerate ternary quadratic form is an octonion algebra over the ring of polynomials in one variable over the field of definition.

The Clifford algebra and its antidual

We analyze the purely algebraic antidual $C'(V)$ of the complex Clifford algebra $C(V)$ over a real inner product space $V$. In particular, we introduce a partially defined product in $C'(V)$ and study its properties.

Orthogonal symmetries and Clifford algebras

Involutions of the Clifford algebra of a quadratic space induced by orthogonal symmetries are investigated.

Real Clifford algebras and quadratic forms over ${\mathbb F}_2$: two old problems become one

We show equivalence of two old classification theorems: Dickson's classification of quadratic forms over ${\mathbb F}_2$, and Chevalley's classification of real Clifford algebras.

Classification of 7-dimensional subalgebras of 8-dimensional Clifford algebra

All 7-dimensional subalgebras of the 8-dimensional Clifford algebra over the field C of complex numbers are found. Canonical bases are used throughout the determination. It is found that the 8-dimensional Clifford algebra over C has exactly eight 7-dimensional subalgebras and each of these eight is over the complex numbers. It follows that the 8-dimensional Clifford algebra over C has no 7-dimensional subalgebra over the real numbers. Another consequence is that the eight 7-dimensional subalgebras of the 8-dimentional Clifford over C are in fact 7-dimensional subalgebras of all greater dimensi…

Clifford algebras as twisted group algebras and the Arf invariant

Some connections between quadratic forms over the field of two elements, Clifford algebras of quadratic forms over the real numbers, real graded division algebras, and twisted group algebras will be highlighted. This allows to revisit real Clifford algebras in terms of the Arf invariant of the associated quadratic forms over the field of two elements, and give new proofs of some classical results.

分次斜Clifford代数的光滑几何

Smooth geometry of graded skew Clifford algebras

该论文聚焦分次斜Clifford代数领域，针对其微分光滑性展开研究，属于代数与微分几何交叉方向的理论探索。

Classifying Quadratic Quantum P^2s by using Graded Skew Clifford Algebras

We prove that quadratic regular algebras of global dimension three on degree-one generators are related to graded skew Clifford algebras. In particular, we prove that almost all such algebras may be constructed as a twist of either a regular graded skew Clifford algebra or of an Ore extension of a regular graded skew Clifford algebra of global dimension two. In so doing, we classify all quadratic regular algebras of global dimension three that have point scheme either a nodal cubic curve or a cuspidal cubic curve in P^2.

Absence of 15-dimensional subalgebras at 16-dimensional Clifford algebra

It is shown that the 16-dimensional Clifford algebra over any field has no one 15-dimensional subalgebra. Canonical bases are used throughout the determination.

Generalized Clifford Algebras as Algebras in Suitable Symmetric Linear Gr-Categories

By viewing Clifford algebras as algebras in some suitable symmetric Gr-categories, Albuquerque and Majid were able to give a new derivation of some well known results about Clifford algebras and to generalize them. Along the same line, Bulacu observed that Clifford algebras are weak Hopf algebras in the aforementioned categories and obtained other interesting properties. The aim of this paper is to study generalized Clifford algebras in a similar manner and extend the results of Albuquerque, Majid and Bulacu to the generalized setting. In particular, by taking full advantage of the gauge trans…

On the Structure Theorem of Clifford Algebras

In this paper, theory and construction of spinor representations of real Clifford algebras $\cl_{p,q}$ in minimal left ideals are reviewed. Connection with a general theory of semisimple rings is shown. The actual computations can be found in, for example, [2].

'Twisted duality' in the ${\rm C^*}$ Clifford algebra

Let $V$ be a real inner product space and $C[V]$ its ${\rm C}^*$ Clifford algebra. We prove that if $Z$ is a subspace of $V$ then $C[Z^{\perp}]$ coincides with the supercommutant of $C[Z]$ in $C[V]$.

A note on generic Clifford algebras of binary cubic forms

We study the representation theoretic results of the binary cubic generic Clifford algebra $\mathcal C$, which is an Artin-Schelter regular algebra of global dimension five. In particular, we show that $\mathcal C$ is a PI algebra of PI degree three and compute its point variety and discriminant ideals. As a consequence, we give a necessary and sufficient condition on a binary cubic form $f$ for the associated Clifford algebra $\mathcal C_f$ to be an Azumaya algebra.

On Clifford Algebras and Related Finite Groups and Group Algebras

Albuquerque and Majid have shown how to view Clifford algebras $\cl_{p,q}$ as twisted group rings whereas Chernov has observed that Clifford algebras can be viewed as images of group algebras of certain 2-groups modulo an ideal generated by a nontrivial central idempotent. Ablamowicz and Fauser have introduced a special transposition anti-automorphism of $\cl_{p,q}$, which they called a "transposition", which reduces to reversion in algebras $\cl_{p,0}$ and to conjugation in algebras $\cl_{0,q}$. The purpose of this paper is to bring these concepts together in an attempt to investigate how the…

Algebre de Clifford d'un antiautomorphisme

We give a definition of the Clifford algebra of an antiautomorphism of a central simple algebra, and compute it for the algebras of degree 2.

Hecke Algebras, SVD, and Other Computational Examples with {\sc CLIFFORD}

{\sc CLIFFORD} is a Maple package for computations in Clifford algebras $\cl (B)$ of an arbitrary symbolic or numeric bilinear form B. In particular, B may have a non-trivial antisymmetric part. It is well known that the symmetric part g of B determines a unique (up to an isomorphism) Clifford structure on $\cl(B)$ while the antisymmetric part of B changes the multilinear structure of $\cl(B).$ As an example, we verify Helmstetter's formula which relates Clifford product in $\cl(g)$ to the Clifford product in $\cl(B).$ Experimentation with Clifford algebras $\cl(B)$ of a general form~B is high…

The canonical quadratic pair on a Clifford algebra and triality

We define a canonical quadratic pair on the Clifford algebra of an algebra with quadratic pair over a field. This allows us to extend to the characteristic 2 case the notion of trialitarian triples, from which we derive a characterization of totally decomposable quadratic pairs in degree 8. We also describe trialitarian triples involving algebras of small Schur index.

The Clifford Twist

Gives an elementary exposition of the twisted group algebra rep- resentation of simple Clifford algebras

Clifford algebras of $p$-central sets

A generalization of the term "generalized Clifford algebras" (as appears in papers on advances in applied Clifford algebras) is introduced. This algebra is studied by means of structure theory of central simple algebras. A graph theoretical approach is proposed for studying the generating set of this algebra in case where the prime number under discussion is three. Finally, it is shown how to obtain solutions in to the equation $αY^3=αX_1^3+βX_2^3+α^2 β^2 X_3^3$ in $\mathbb{Z}[ρ]$ where $ρ$ is the primitive third root of unity.

Abelian Group Clifford Algebras

In "A note on generalized Clifford algebras and representations" (Caenepeel, S.; Van Oystaeyen, F., Comm. Algebra 17 (1989) no. 1, 93--102.) generalized Clifford algebras were introduced via Clifford representations; these correspond to projective representations of a finite group (Abelian), $G$ say, such that the corresponding twisted group ring has minimal center. The latter then translates to the fact that the corresponding 2-cocycle allows a minimal (none!) number of ray classes and this forces a decomposition of $G$ in cyclic components in a suitable way, cf. Zmud, M., Symplectic geometri…

八元数作为类Clifford代数

Octonions as Clifford-like algebras

本文基于八元数与Clifford代数的相似性，引入Kingdon代数，通过泛性质刻画八元数及分裂八元数，并赋予其超代数结构。

The Moore-Penrose Inverses of Clifford Algebra $C\ell_{1,2}$

In this paper, we introduce a ring isomorphism between the Clifford algebra $C\ell_{1,2}$ and a ring of matrices. By such a ring isomorphism, we introduce the concept of the Moore-Penrose inverse in Clifford algebra $C\ell_{1,2}$. Using the Moore-Penrose inverse, we solve the linear equation $axb=d$ in $C\ell_{1,2}$. We also obtain necessary and sufficient conditions for two numbers in $C\ell_{1,2}$ to be similar.

Introduction to Clifford's Geometric Algebra

Geometric algebra was initiated by W.K. Clifford over 130 years ago. It unifies all branches of physics, and has found rich applications in robotics, signal processing, ray tracing, virtual reality, computer vision, vector field processing, tracking, geographic information systems and neural computing. This tutorial explains the basics of geometric algebra, with concrete examples of the plane, of 3D space, of spacetime, and the popular conformal model. Geometric algebras are ideal to represent geometric transformations in the general framework of Clifford groups (also called versor or Lipschit…

Graded Clifford algebras of prime global dimension with an action of H_p

In this article we study graded Clifford algebras with a gradation preserving action of automorphisms given by $H_p$, the Heisenberg group of order $p^3$ with $p$ prime. After reviewing results in dimensions 3 and 4, we will determine the graded Clifford algebras that are AS-regular algebras of global dimension 5 and generalize certain results to arbitrary dimension $p$. More specifically, we prove that there is a nice correspondence between $\mathbb{P}^1_{\mathbb{F}_p}$ and the algebras isomorphic to the quantum space $\mathbb{C}_{-1}[x_0,\ldots,x_{p-1}]$.

Representation of Crystallographic Subperiodic Groups in Clifford's Geometric Algebra

This paper explains how, following the representation of 3D crystallographic space groups in Clifford's geometric algebra, it is further possible to similarly represent the 162 so called subperiodic groups of crystallography in Clifford's geometric algebra. A new compact geometric algebra group representation symbol is constructed, which allows to read off the complete set of geometric algebra generators. For clarity moreover the chosen generators are stated explicitly. The group symbols are based on the representation of point groups in geometric algebra by versors (Clifford monomials, Lipsch…

Clifford (Geometric) Algebra Wavelet Transform

While the Clifford (geometric) algebra Fourier Transform (CFT) is global, we introduce here the local Clifford (geometric) algebra (GA) wavelet concept. We show how for $n=2,3 (\mod 4)$ continuous $Cl_n$-valued admissible wavelets can be constructed using the similitude group $SIM(n)$. We strictly aim for real geometric interpretation, and replace the imaginary unit $i \in \C$ therefore with a GA blade squaring to $-1$. Consequences due to non-commutativity arise. We express the admissibility condition in terms of a $Cl_{n}$ CFT and then derive a set of important properties such as dilation, t…

有限态射的Clifford代数

The Clifford algebra of a finite morphism

本文发展了概形有限态射的Clifford代数一般理论，并探讨其在Ulrich丛理论及亏格1曲线周期-指数问题中的应用。

On an extremal property of Jordan algebras of Clifford type

If $V$ is a finite-dimensional unital commutative (maybe nonassociative) algebra carrying an associative positive definite bilinear form then there exist a nonzero idempotent $c\ne e$ ($e$ being the algebra unit) of the shortest possible length $|c|^2$. In particular, $|c|^2\le \frac12|e|^2$. We prove that the equality holds exactly when $V$ is a Jordan algebra of Clifford type.

Quadratic forms of dimension 8 with trivial discrimiand and Clifford algebra of index 4

Izhboldin and Karpenko proved in 2000 that any quadratic form of dimension 8 with trivial discriminant and Clifford algebra of index 4 is isometric to the transfer, with respect to some quadratic étale extension, of a quadratic form similar to a 2-fold Pfister form. We give a new proof of this result, based on a theorem of decomposability for degree 8 and index 4 algebras with orthogonal involution.

广义Clifford代数、加权多项式律与伴随

Generalized Clifford algebras, weighted polynomial laws, and adjunction

本文从伴随视角研究Clifford代数，引入加权多项式律范畴并证明Clifford代数函子为左伴随，推广了Krashen和Lieblich的构造，并应用于构造非交换系数的导出Clifford代数。

The Moore-Penrose Inverses of Clifford Algebra $C\ell_2$

In this paper, we introduce a ring isomorphism between the Clifford algebra $C\ell_2$ and a ring of matrices, and represent the elements in $C\ell_2$ by real matrices. By such a ring isomorphism, we introduce the concept of the Moore-Penrose inverse in Clifford algebra $C\ell_2$. we solve the linear equation $axb=d$, $ax=xb$ and $ax=\bar{x}b$. We also obtain necessary and sufficient conditions for two numbers in $C\ell_2$ to be similar and pseudosimilar.

Clifford correspondence for algebras

We give a Clifford correspondence for an algebra A over an algebraically closed field, that is an algorithm for constructing some finite-dimensional simple A-modules from simple modules for a subalgebra and endomorphism algebras. This applies to all finite-dimensional simple A-modules in the case that A is finite-dimensional and semisimple with a given semisimple subalgebra. We discuss connections between our work and earlier results, with a view towards applications particularly to finite-dimensional semisimple Hopf algebras.

Uncertainty Principle for the Clifford Geometric Algebra Cl(3,0) based on Clifford Fourier Transform

In the field of applied mathematics the Fourier transform has developed into an important tool. It is a powerful method for solving partial differential equations. The Fourier transform provides also a technique for signal analysis where the signal from the original domain is transformed to the spectral or frequency domain. In the frequency domain many characteristics of the signal are revealed. With these facts in mind, we extend the Fourier transform in geometric algebra. We explicitly show detailed properties of the real Clifford geometric algebra Fourier transform (CFT), which we subsequen…

Completely splittable representations of affine Hecke-Clifford algebras

We classify and construct irreducible completely splittable representations of affine and finite Hecke-Clifford algebras over an algebraically closed field of characteristic not equal to 2.

关于交换的克莱因代数及其分解

On Commutative Analogues of Clifford Algebras and Their Decompositions

本文研究了交换的克莱因代数及其分解，通过共轭运算和幂等元等工具，提供了张量积和直接和分解方法。

Geometric Roots of -1 in Clifford Algebras $\G_{p,q}$ with $p+q \leq 4$

It is known that Clifford (geometric) algebra offers a geometric interpretation for square roots of -1 in the form of blades that square to minus 1. This extends to a geometric interpretation of quaternions as the side face bivectors of a unit cube. Research has been done [S. J. Sangwine, Biquaternion (Complexified Quaternion) Roots of -1, Adv. Appl. Cliford Alg. 16(1), pp. 63-68, 2006.] on the biquaternion roots of -1, abandoning the restriction to blades. Biquaternions are isomorphic to the Clifford (geometric) algebra $Cl_{3}$ of $\R^3$. All these roots of -1 find immediate applications in …

The sensitivity conjecture, induced subgraphs of cubes, and Clifford algebras

We give another version of Huang's proof that an induced subgraph of the n-dimensional cube graph containing over half the vertices has maximal degree at least $\sqrt{n}$, which implies the Sensitivity Conjecture. This argument uses Clifford algebras of positive definite signature in a natural way. We also prove a weighted version of the result.

Frobenius character formula and spin generic degrees for Hecke-Clifford algebra

The spin analogues of several classical concepts and results for Hecke algebras are established. A Frobenius type formula is obtained for irreducible characters of the Hecke-Clifford algebra. A precise characterization of the trace functions allows us to define the character table for the algebra. The algebra is endowed with a canonical symmetrizing trace form, with respect to which the spin generic degrees are formulated and shown to coincide with the spin fake degrees. We further provide a characterization of the trace functions and the symmetrizing trace form on the spin Hecke algebra which…