Course detail

Algebras of rotations and their applications

FSI-9ARAAcad. year: 2020/2021

Survey on mathematical structures applied on rigid body motion, particularly various representations of Euclidean space and its transformations. In detail, we will study groups SO(2), SO(3) and their Lie algebras, groups Spin(2), Spin(3), quaternions, their construction, properties and applications. Introduction to geometric algebras.

Language of instruction

Czech, English

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Mgr. Petr Vašík, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Mathematics (ÚM)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The ability to apply groups of transformations in the task of rigid body motion. Implementation of simple motion algorithm in geometric algebra setting.

Prerequisites

Foundations of linear algebra.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lectures together with hosted consultations. Elementary notions nad their connections will be presented and explained.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Final exam is oral. It is necessary to know elementary notions, their definitions and basic properties. Implementation of a simple algorithm for rigid body motion is considered as a part of the exam.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Understanding the importance of advanced mathematical structures by their application in engineering.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Lectures, attendance is non-compulsory.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

GONZÁLEZ CALVET, Ramon. Treatise of plane geometry through geometric algebra. 1. Cerdanyola del Vallés: [nakladatel není známý], 2007. TIMSAC. ISBN 978-84-611-9149-9. (EN)
HILDENBRAND, Dietmar. Foundations of geometric algebra computing. Geometry and computing, 8. ISBN 3642317936. (EN)
HILDENBRAND, Dietmar. Introduction to geometric algebra computing. Boca Raton, 2018. ISBN 978-149-8748-384. (EN)
MOTL, Luboš a Miloš ZAHRADNÍK. Pěstujeme lineární algebru. 3. vyd. Praha: Karolinum, 2002. ISBN 80-246-0421-3. (CS)
MURRAY, Richard M., Zexiang LI a Shankar. SASTRY. A mathematical introduction to robotic manipulation. Boca Raton: CRC Press, c1994. ISBN 0849379814. (EN)
PERWASS, Christian. Geometric algebra with applications in engineering. Berlin: Springer, c2009. ISBN 354089067X. (EN)
SELIG, J. M. Geometric fundamentals of robotics. 2nd ed. New York: Springer, 2005. ISBN 0387208747. (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme D4P-P Doctoral

    branch D-APM , 1 year of study, summer semester, recommended course

  • Programme D-APM-K Doctoral 1 year of study, summer semester, recommended course

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

20 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Mgr. Petr Vašík, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Review of elementary notions of linear algebra: vector space, basis, change of basis matrix, transformation matrix.
2. Groups SO(2), SO(3), definitions, properties, matrix representations.
3. Algebras so(2), so(3), definitions, properties, matrix representations.
4. Matrix exponential, Baker-Campbell-Hausdorff formula.
5. Moving frame method, piecewise constant input on so(3).
6. Groups Spin(2) and Spin(3) as a double-cover of groups SO(2) and SO(3), respectively. Their topological properties.
7. Algebra of quaternions and the identification of unit quaternions with the group Spin(3).
8. Analytic geometry in terms of quaternions and dual quaternions.
9. Foundations of geometric (Clifford) algebras, specifically the cases of G2, CRA (G3,1) and CGA (G4,1).
10. Analytic geometry in CGA setting.