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Geometry of spinor regularizationThe Kustaanheimo theory of spinor regularization is given a new formulation in terms of geometric algebra. The Kustaanheimo-Stiefel matrix and its subsidiary condition are put in a spinor form directly related to the geometry of the orbit in physical space. A physically significant alternative to the KS subsidiary condition is discussed. Derivations are carried out without using coordinates.
Document ID
19840037642
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
Authors
Hestenes, D.
(California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA; Arizona State University Tempe, AZ, United States)
Lounesto, P.
(Helsinki University of Technology, Espoo, Finland)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1983
Publication Information
Publication: Celestial Mechanics
Volume: 30
ISSN: 0008-8714
Subject Category
Numerical Analysis
Accession Number
84A20429
Distribution Limits
Public
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