Commutative Hypercomplex Numbers 36
A reader writes: "The Generalized Number System (N+) implements commutative hypercomplex arithmetic to provide an alternative to vectors for processing multivariate data in three or more dimensions. Because of similarities between N+ and the complex number system, software for processing multivariate signals is readily derived from that for processing complex (or real) numbers. The derivation involves replacing operators on complex (or real) numbers with corresponding operators on hypercomplex numbers similar to the way in which steel replaced bronze as the ingredient for making swords during the Renaissance. In both cases, improved performance and capabilities of the product are attributed to properties of the new ingredient while many aspects of making and using the product remain the same. N+ and its application to signal and image processing is described on the website at www.hypercomplex.us ".
Slashdot should keep away from mathematics (Score:1, Funny)
Next they are going to post an article about a new incredible 10000:1 lossless compression system developed by some guy living in a garage in Seattle that REALLY WORKS and which all the information theorists in the world just never ever came to think about.