Algebra as a science in W.R. Hamilton: the use of pure time (Q2849095)

The author tries to explain the efforts of William Rowan Hamilton (1805--1865) to establish algebra as a science naturally completing geometry and calculus, comprising the intuitions of space and time. Remarks on the origins of Hamilton's quaternions are also mentioned. A number of interesting quotations from Hamilton's works and correspondence are included.NEWLINENEWLINEFor the entire collection see [Zbl 1236.03004].