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Clifford (Geometric) Algebra Wavelet Transform

Rings and Algebras 2013-06-10 v1 Representation Theory

Abstract

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(mod4)n=2,3 (\mod 4) continuous ClnCl_n-valued admissible wavelets can be constructed using the similitude group SIM(n)SIM(n). We strictly aim for real geometric interpretation, and replace the imaginary unit i\Ci \in \C therefore with a GA blade squaring to 1-1. Consequences due to non-commutativity arise. We express the admissibility condition in terms of a ClnCl_{n} CFT and then derive a set of important properties such as dilation, translation and rotation covariance, a reproducing kernel, and show how to invert the Clifford wavelet transform. As an explicit example, we introduce Clifford Gabor wavelets. We further invent a generalized Clifford wavelet uncertainty principle. Extensions of CFTs and Clifford wavelets to Cl0,n,n=1,2(mod4)Cl_{0,n'}, n' = 1,2 (\mod 4) appear straight forward. Keywords: Clifford geometric algebra, Clifford wavelet transform, multidimensional wavelets, continuous wavelets, similitude group.

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@article{arxiv.1306.1620,
  title  = {Clifford (Geometric) Algebra Wavelet Transform},
  author = {Eckhard Hitzer},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1306.1620},
  year   = {2013}
}

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8 pages

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