Quaternion mathematics can be used to model spacetime
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 80/100
Quaternion and dual-quaternion mathematics are established tools for modeling physical systems, including relativistic wave equations and relative spacetime dynamics for spacecraft.
Evidence for · 2
Foundations of the Quaternion Quantum Mechanics.
2020 · cited by 6
Paper [0] utilizes Hamilton quaternion algebra to derive relativistic wave equations, showing that quaternion mathematics connects directly to relativistic physical descriptions.
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Dual-Quaternion Analytic LQR Control Design for Spacecraft Proximity Operations.
2021 · cited by 2
Paper [1] demonstrates that dual-quaternions can be successfully used to model and control relative spacecraft motion and dynamics in space.