Abstract:
For every odd n, on the sphere Sn, ρ(n)−1 linear orthonormal tangent vector fields, where ρ(n) is the Hurwitz–Radon number, are explicitly constructed. For each 8×8 sign matrix, compositions for infinite-dimensional positive definite quadratic forms are explicitly constructed. The infinite-dimensional real normed algebras thus arising are proved to have certain properties of associativity and divisibility type.
Keywords:
linear orthonormal tangent vector field, odd-dimensional sphere, composition of quadratic forms, Clifford algebra, Hurwitz–Radon theorem, Cayley number.
Citation:
A. A. Ohnikyan, “Combinatorial Construction of Tangent Vector Fields on Spheres”, Mat. Zametki, 83:4 (2008), 590–605; Math. Notes, 83:4 (2008), 539–553