Quantum Computingvia Entanglement in Geometric Algebra Approach

The superiority of hypothetical quantum computers is not due to faster calculations but due to different scheme of calculations running on special hardware. At the same time, one should realize that quantum computers would only provide dramatic speedups for a few specific problems, for example, factoring integers and breaking cryptographic codes in the conventional quantum computing approach. The core of quantum computing follows the way a state of a quantum system is defined when basic things interact with each other. In the conventional approach, it is implemented through the tensor product of qubits. In the suggested geometric algebra formalism simultaneous availability of all the results for non-measured observables is based on the definition of states as points on a three-dimensional sphere, which is very different from the usual Hilbert space scheme.

Singularity Analysis of a 3-RPS Parallel Manipulator Using Geometric Algebra

Singular configurations must be avoided in path planning and control of a parallel manipulator. However, most studies rarely focus on an overall singularity loci distribution of lower-mobility parallel mechanisms. Geometric algebra is employed in analysis of singularity of a 3-RPS parallel manipulator. Twist and wrench in screw theory are represented in geometric algebra. Linear dependency of twists and wrenches are described by outer product in geometric algebra. Reciprocity between twists and constraint wrenches are reflected by duality. To compute the positions of the three spherical joints of the 3-RPS parallel manipulator, Tilt-and-Torsion angles are used to describe the orientation of the moving platform. The outer product of twists and constraint wrenches is used as an index for closeness to singularity（ICS） of the 3-RPS parallel manipulator. An overall and thorough perspective of the singularity loci distribution of the 3-RPS parallel manipulator is disclosed, which is helpful to design, trajectory planning and control of this kind of parallel manipulator.

Scattering of Geometric Algebra Wave Functions and Collapse in Measurements

The research considers wavelike objects that are elements of even subalgebra of geometric algebra in three dimensions. The used formalism particularly eliminates long existing confusion about the reasons behind the appearance of the imaginary unit in quantum mechanics and introduces clear definition of wave functions. When a wave function acts through the Hopf fibration on a localized geometric algebra element, that is executing a measurement, the result can be named as “collapse” of the wave function.

A Weighted Inner Product Estimator in the Geometric Algebra of Euclidean 3-Space for Source Localization Using an EM Vector-sensor

In this paper, the source localization by utilizing the measurements of a single electromagnetic （EM） vector-sensor is investigated in the framework of the geometric algebra of Euclidean 3-space. In order to describe the orthogonality among the electric and magnetic measurements, two multivectors of the geometric algebra of Euclidean 3-space （G3） are used to model the outputs of a spatially collocated EM vector-sensor. Two estimators for the wave propagation vector estimation are then formulated by the inner product between a vector and a bivector in the G3. Since the information used by the two estimators is different, a weighted inner product estimator is then proposed to fuse the two estimators together in the sense of the minimum mean square error （MMSE）. Analytical results show that the statistical performances of the weighted inner product estimator are always better than its traditional cross product counterpart. The efficacy of the weighted inner product estimator and the correctness of the analytical predictions are demonstrated by simulation results.

Hyperbolic geometry with geometric algebra

WE use the geometric algebra in refs. [1, 2] to study hyperbolic geometry. The n-dimensional hyperbolic space Hn is taken to be the unit sphere of G1 (I-n,1) with antipodal points identified. We study typically H2: the dualities between generalized point and generalized line, between generalized triangle and imaginary triangle; convex generalized triangles; Lorentz transformations; generalized circles and double-cycles, etc. Below we list some of the results.

Parallelizable Calculation of Observables Values on Analog Quantum Computer

The superiority of hypothetical quantum computers is not due to faster calculations but due to different schemes of calculations running on special hardware. The core of quantum computing follows the way a state of a quantum system is defined when basic things interact with each other. In conventional approach it is implemented through tensor product of qubits. In the geometric algebra formalism simultaneous availability of all the results for non-measured observables is based on the definition of states as points on three-dimensional sphere.

Algebraic Solution for the Forward Displacement Analysis of the General 6-6 Stewart Mechanism

The solution for the forward displacement analysis（FDA） of the general 6-6 Stewart mechanism（i.e., the connection points of the moving and fixed platforms are not restricted to lying in a plane） has been extensively studied, but the efficiency of the solution remains to be effectively addressed. To this end, an algebraic elimination method is proposed for the FDA of the general 6-6 Stewart mechanism. The kinematic constraint equations are built using conformal geometric algebra（CGA）. The kinematic constraint equations are transformed by a substitution of variables into seven equations with seven unknown variables. According to the characteristic of anti-symmetric matrices, the aforementioned seven equations can be further transformed into seven equations with four unknown variables by a substitution of variables using the Grobner basis. Its elimination weight is increased through changing the degree of one variable, and sixteen equations with four unknown variables can be obtained using the Grobner basis. A 40th-degree univariate polynomial equation is derived by constructing a relatively small-sized 9 × 9 Sylvester resultant matrix. Finally, two numerical examples are employed to verify the proposed method. The results indicate that the proposed method can effectively improve the efficiency of solution and reduce the computational burden because of the small-sized resultant matrix.

Clifford Algebra and Hypercomplex Number as well as Their Applications in Physics

The Clifford algebra is a unification and generalization of real number, complex number, quaternion, and vector algebra, which accurately and faithfully characterizes the intrinsic properties of space-time, providing a unified, standard, elegant, and open language and tools for numerous complicated mathematical and physical theories. So it is worth popularizing in the teaching of undergraduate physics and mathematics. Clifford algebras can be directly generalized to 2n-ary associative algebras. In this generalization, the matrix representation of the orthonormal basis of space-time plays an important role. The matrix representation carries more information than the abstract definition, such as determinant and the definition of inverse elements. Without this matrix representation, the discussion of hypercomplex numbers will be difficult. The zero norm set of hypercomplex numbers is a closed set of special geometric meanings, like the light-cone in the realistic space-time, which has no substantial effect on the algebraic calculus. The physical equations expressed in Clifford algebra have a simple formalism, symmetrical structure, standard derivation, complete content. Therefore, we can hope that this magical algebra can complete a new large synthesis of modern science.

Quantum Computer on Nvidia GPU

Geometric Algebra formalism opens the door to developing a theory deeper than conventional quantum mechanics. Generalizations, stemming from implementation of complex numbers as geometrically feasible objects in three dimensions, unambiguous definition of states, observables, measurements, Maxwell equations solution in those terms, bring into reality a kind of physical fields spreading through the whole three-dimensional space and values of the time parameter. The fields can be modified instantly in all points of space and time values, thus eliminating the concept of cause and effect, and perceiving of one-directional time. In the suggested theory all measured observable values get available all together, not through looking one by one. In this way quantum computer appeared to be a kind of analog computer keeping and instantly processing information by and on sets of objects possessing an infinite number of degrees of freedom. As practical implementation, the multithread GPUs bearing the CUDA language functionality allow to simultaneously calculate observable measurement values at a number of space/time discrete points only restricted by the GPU threads capacity.

Two Shaky Pillars of Quantum Computing

Superposition and entanglement are two theoretical pillars quantum computing rests upon. In the g-qubit theory quantum wave functions are identified by points on the surface of three-dimensional sphere S3. That gives different, more physically feasible explanation of what superposition and entanglement are. The core of quantum computing scheme should be in manipulation and transferring of wave functions on S3 as operators acting on observables and formulated in terms of geometrical algebra. In this way quantum computer will be a kind of analog computer keeping and processing information by sets of objects possessing infinite number of degrees of freedom, contrary to the two value bits or two-dimensional Hilbert space elements, qubits.

Instantly Propagating States

The current work considers the sprefield wave functions received as special g-qubit solutions of Maxwell equations in the terms of geometric algebra. I will call such g-qubits spreons or sprefields. The purpose of this article is to analyze behavior of such wave functions in scattering and measurements. It is shown that sprefields are defined through the whole three-dimensional space at all values of the time parameter. They instantly change all their values when get scattered, that is subjected to Clifford translation. In “measurements”, when a sprefield acts on a static geometric algebra element through the Hopf fibration, sprefield collapses and new geometric algebra non static, rotating element is thereby created.

Gauge Formulation of Heaviside’s Equations

A primordial field Self-interaction Principle, analyzed in Hestenes’ Geometric Calculus, leads to Heaviside’s equations of the gravitomagnetic field. When derived from Einstein’s nonlinear field equations Heaviside’s “linearized” equations are known as the “weak field approximation”. When derived from the primordial field equation, there is no mention of field strength;the assumption that the primordial field was predominant at the big bang rather suggests that ultra-strong fields are governed by the equations. This aspect has physical significance, so we explore the assumption by formulating the gauge field version of Heaviside’s theory. We compare with recent linearized gravity formulations and discuss the significance of differences.

The 3-Sphere Instead of Hilbert Space

The Geometric Algebra formalism opens the door to developing a theory replacing conventional quantum mechanics. Generalizations, stemming from changing of complex numbers by geometrically feasible objects in three dimensions, followed by unambiguous definition of states, observables, measurements, bring into reality clear explanations of weird quantum mechanical features, for example primitively considering atoms as a kind of solar system. The three-sphere S3 becomes the playground of the torsion kind states eliminating abstract Hilbert space vectors. The S3 points evolve, governed by updated Schrodinger equation, and act in measurements on observable as operators.

Spin in the extended electron model

It has been found that a model of extended electrons is more suited to describe theoretical simula- tions and experimental results obtained via scanning tunnelling microscopes, but while the dynamic properties are easily incorporated, magnetic properties, and in particular electron spin properties pose a problem due to their conceived isotropy in the absence of measurement. The spin of an electron reacts with a magnetic field and thus has the properties of a vector. However, electron spin is also isotropic, suggesting that it does not have the properties of a vector. This central conflict in the de- scription of an electron＇s spin, we believe, is the root of many of the paradoxical properties measured and postulated for quantum spin particles. Exploiting a model in which the electron spin is described consistently in real three-dimensional space - an extended electron model - we demonstrate that spin may be described by a vector and still maintain its isotropy. In this framework, we re-evaluate the Stern-Gerlach experiments, the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen experiments, and the effect of consecutive ts and find in all cases a fairly intuitive explanation.

Path planning of hyper‐redundant manipulators for narrow spaces

Compared with the traditional manipulator,the hyper‐redundant manipulator has the advantage of high flexibility,which is particularly suitable for all kinds of complex working environments.However,the complex space environment requires the hyper‐redundant manipulator to have stronger obstacle avoidance ability and adaptability.In order to solve the problems of a large amount of calculation and poor obstacle avoidance effects in the path planning of the hyper‐redundant manipulator,this paper introduces the‘backbone curve’approach,which transforms the problem of solving joint path points into the behaviour of determining the backbone curve.After the backbone curve approach is used to design the curve that meets the requirements of obstacle avoidance and the end pose,the least squares fitting and the improved space joint fitting are used to match the plane curve and the space curve respectively,and the angle value of each joint of the manipulator is limited by the algorithm.Furthermore,a fusion obstacle avoidance algorithm is proposed to obtain the joint path points of the hyper‐redundant manipulator.Compared with the classic Jacobian iteration method,this method can avoid obstacles better,has the advantages of simple calculation,high efficiency,and can fully reflect the geometric characteristics of the manipulator.Simulation experiments have proven the feasibility of the algorithm.