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 | | Abstract: Recent developments in geometric algebra have shown that by moving from a projective to a conformal representation (5d representation of 3d space), one is able to extend the range of geometrical operations that can be carried out in an efficient and elegant way. |
 | | For example, while in projective space one is able to intersect lines and planes in a simple fashion, in conformal space one is able to intersect and represent spheres, lines, circles and planes. |
 | | In addition, all the operations of Euclidean geometry (dilations, translations, rotations and inversions) are smoothly integrated with the projective representation. |
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