Geometric Algebras and Fermion Quantum Field Theory

Corresponding to a finite dimensional Hilbert space $H$ with $\dim H=n$, we define a geometric algebra $\mathcal{G}(H)$ with $\dim\left[\mathcal{G}(H)\right]=2^n$. The algebra $\mathcal{G}(H)$ is a Hilbert space that contains $H$ as a subspace. We interpret the unit vectors of $H$ as states of individual fermions of the same type and $\mathcal{G}(H)$ as a fermion quantum field whose unit vectors represent states of collections of interacting fermions. We discuss creation operators on $\mathcal{G}(H)$ and provide their matrix representations. Evolution operators provided by self-adjoint Hamiltonians on $H$ and $\mathcal{G}(H)$ are considered. Boson-Fermion quantum fields are constructed. Extensions of operators from $H$ to $\mathcal{G}(H)$ are studied. Finally, we present a generalization of our work to infinite dimensional separable Hilbert spaces. Quanta 2025; 14: 48–65.

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2025-07-26
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https://doi.org/10.12743/quanta.92
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Advanced Topics in Algebra
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Geometric Algebras and Fermion Quantum Field Theory

Stan Gudder
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Advanced Topics in Algebra
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Geometric Algebras and Fermion Quantum Field Theory

Stan Gudder
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Corresponding to a finite dimensional Hilbert space $H$ with $\dim H=n$, we define a geometric algebra $\mathcal{G}(H)$ with $\dim\left[\mathcal{G}(H)\right]=2^n$. The algebra $\mathcal{G}(H)$ is a Hilbert space that contains $H$ as a subspace. We interpret the unit vectors of $H$ as states of individual fermions of the same type and $\mathcal{G}(H)$ as a fermion quantum field whose unit vectors represent states of collections of interacting fermions. We discuss creation operators on $\mathcal{G}(H)$ and provide their matrix representations. Evolution operators provided by self-adjoint Hamiltonians on $H$ and $\mathcal{G}(H)$ are considered. Boson-Fermion quantum fields are constructed. Extensions of operators from $H$ to $\mathcal{G}(H)$ are studied. Finally, we present a generalization of our work to infinite dimensional separable Hilbert spaces. Quanta 2025; 14: 48–65.

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