11–13 May 2026
University of Pittsburgh
US/Eastern timezone

A Geometric Path to Lorentz Spinors

11 May 2026, 14:15
15m
David Lawrence Hall 209, University of Pittsburgh

David Lawrence Hall 209, University of Pittsburgh

Speaker

Zachary Gunther

Description

Geometric algebra provides a natural extension of vector geometry that unifies rotations, boosts, and spinors within a single geometric framework. Starting from rotations in physical space, rotors emerge as the fundamental objects encoding orientation and transformation. This structure extends seamlessly to spacetime, where Lorentz boosts appear on equal geometric footing with spatial rotations. Within this language, spinors arise as concrete geometric entities associated with mass and motion rather than abstract algebraic constructs. The Lorentz spinor is introduced to establish the geometric foundation for a constructive formulation of relativistic quantum theory and, ultimately, particle physics.

Author

Zachary Gunther

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