Clifford (Geometric) Algebra Wavelet Transform

Abstract

While the Clifford (geometric) algebra Fourier Transform (CFT) is global, we introduce here the local Clifford (geometric) algebra (GA) wavelet concept. We show how for $n=2,3 (\mod 4)$ continuous $Cl_n$-valued admissible wavelets can be constructed using the similitude group $SIM(n)$. We strictly aim for real geometric interpretation, and replace the imaginary unit $i \in \C$ therefore with a GA blade squaring to $-1$. Consequences due to non-commutativity arise. We express the admissibility condition in terms of a $Cl_{n}$ CFT and then derive a set of important properties such as dilation, translation and rotation covariance, a reproducing kernel, and show how to invert the Clifford wavelet transform. As an explicit example, we introduce Clifford Gabor wavelets. We further invent a generalized Clifford wavelet uncertainty principle. Extensions of CFTs and Clifford wavelets to $Cl_{0,n'}, n' = 1,2 (\mod 4)$ appear straight forward. Keywords: Clifford geometric algebra, Clifford wavelet transform, multidimensional wavelets, continuous wavelets, similitude group.