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arxiv: 1306.1620 · v1 · pith:ASY5VOUWnew · submitted 2013-06-07 · 🧮 math.RA · math.RT

Clifford (Geometric) Algebra Wavelet Transform

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While the Clifford (geometric) algebra Fourier Transform (CFT) is global, we introduce here the local Clifford (geometric) algebra (GA) wavelet concept. We show how for $n=2,3 (\mod 4)$ continuous $Cl_n$-valued admissible wavelets can be constructed using the similitude group $SIM(n)$. We strictly aim for real geometric interpretation, and replace the imaginary unit $i \in \C$ therefore with a GA blade squaring to $-1$. Consequences due to non-commutativity arise. We express the admissibility condition in terms of a $Cl_{n}$ CFT and then derive a set of important properties such as dilation, translation and rotation covariance, a reproducing kernel, and show how to invert the Clifford wavelet transform. As an explicit example, we introduce Clifford Gabor wavelets. We further invent a generalized Clifford wavelet uncertainty principle. Extensions of CFTs and Clifford wavelets to $Cl_{0,n'}, n' = 1,2 (\mod 4)$ appear straight forward. Keywords: Clifford geometric algebra, Clifford wavelet transform, multidimensional wavelets, continuous wavelets, similitude group.

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