28.11.2014 Views

Sums of squares, the octonions, and (7,3,1) - MAA Sections

Sums of squares, the octonions, and (7,3,1) - MAA Sections

Sums of squares, the octonions, and (7,3,1) - MAA Sections

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

What To Expect<br />

<strong>Sums</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>squares</strong><br />

Normed algebras<br />

(7, 3, 1)<br />

1-, 2- <strong>and</strong> 4-square identities <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir algebras<br />

8 <strong>squares</strong><br />

The <strong>octonions</strong><br />

The connection with (7, 3, 1)<br />

Brown<br />

The Octonions

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!