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=== Spinor References === | === Spinor References === | ||
Penrose's books being given, the following give introductions to these topics at various levels: | |||
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| link = Clifford Algebras: An Introduction (Book) | | link = Clifford Algebras: An Introduction (Book) | ||
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| desc = Use this book to learn about Clifford algebras and spinors directly, it covers the necessary prerequisite linear algebra and group theory | | desc = Use this book to learn about Clifford algebras and spinors directly, it covers the necessary prerequisite linear algebra and group theory but only briefly touches on the relation to curvature. | ||
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| link = Representation Theory (Book) | | link = Representation Theory (Book) | ||
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| desc = If following our main list [https://theportal.wiki/wiki/Read here], you will encounter Clifford algebras and spin representations here | | desc = If following our main list [https://theportal.wiki/wiki/Read here], you will encounter Clifford algebras and spin representations here. | ||
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| link = Quantum Theory, Groups and Representations (Book) | | link = Quantum Theory, Groups and Representations (Book) | ||
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| desc = Less general discussion of spin representations, but with focus on the low dimensional examples in quantum physics | | desc = Less general discussion of spin representations, but with focus on the low dimensional examples in quantum physics. | ||
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| cover = Lawson Spin Geometry cover.jpg | |||
| link = Spin Geometry (Book) | |||
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| desc = Immediately introduces Clifford algebras and spin representations, demanding strong linear algebra. The remainder of the book extensively introduces the theory of the Dirac operator, Atiyah-Singer Index theorem, and some assorted applications in geometry. | |||
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