Clifford algebra

algebraic structure generated by a vector space with a quadratic form and a unital associative algebra structure
Intangible mathematical_concept Q674689
Clifford algebra
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Clifford algebra

Summary

Clifford algebra is a mathematical concept[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Clifford algebra's instance of is recorded as mathematical concept[3].
  • William Kingdon Clifford is named after Clifford algebra[4].
  • Clifford algebra is a type of associative algebra[5].
  • Clifford algebra's Commons category is recorded as Clifford algebra[6].
  • Clifford algebra's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Clifford algebras[7].
  • Clifford algebra's Stack Exchange tag is recorded as https://mathoverflow.net/tags/clifford-algebras[8].
  • Clifford algebra's Stack Exchange tag is recorded as https://math.stackexchange.com/tags/clifford-algebras[9].
  • Clifford algebra's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[10].

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Definition and Type

Clifford algebra's instance of is recorded as mathematical concept[3]. It is a type of associative algebra[5].

Origins

William Kingdon Clifford is named after Clifford algebra[4].

Why It Matters

Clifford algebra has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

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  1. 15d ago · Mynus grey · 2026-07-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14534 CliffordAlgebra
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  2. 7w ago · Twofivesixbot bot · 2026-05-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of mathematical concept
    Subclass of
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    Subclass of associative algebra
    + 5 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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