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Visualizing Quaternions - 4D Numbers With Stereographic Projection

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This course develops geometric intuition for quaternions by mapping four-dimensional structures into three-dimensional space with stereographic projection. It explains the geometry of quaternion multiplication, including its non-commutative nature and relationship to rotations.

Syllabus

- Intro.
- Linus the linelander.
- Felix the flatlander.
- Mapping 4d to 3d.
- The geometry of quaternion multiplication.

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3Blue1Brown

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