Publisher's Synopsis
""Elements of Quaternions"" is a book written by A. S. Hardy and published in 1891. It is a comprehensive introduction to the theory of quaternions, a four-dimensional number system that extends the complex numbers. The book covers the basic principles of quaternions, including their definition, properties, and operations, as well as their applications in mathematics, physics, and engineering. It also includes a historical overview of the development of quaternions, from their invention by Irish mathematician William Rowan Hamilton in 1843 to their use in modern computer graphics and animation. The book is intended for students and researchers in mathematics, physics, and engineering who are interested in learning about quaternions and their applications. It is written in a clear and concise style, with numerous examples and exercises to help readers develop their understanding of the subject matter. Overall, ""Elements of Quaternions"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in this fascinating and important area of mathematics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
