Euclidian and Hyperbolic rotations

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Hyperbolic rotations of Euclidean space and ordinary rotations of Euclidean space can be analyzed in the context of group theory. Ordinary rotations form the special orthogonal group denoted as SO(n), while hyperbolic rotations form the group SO+(1,1). The discussion centers on whether these two groups can be combined into a single group, similar to how Lorentz boosts and rotations are unified in the Lorentz group.

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  • Understanding of group theory and mathematical groups
  • Familiarity with special orthogonal groups, specifically SO(n)
  • Knowledge of hyperbolic geometry and SO+(1,1)
  • Concept of Lorentz transformations and the Lorentz group
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  • Investigate the potential for combining SO(n) and SO+(1,1) into a unified framework
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Do hyperbolic rotations of euclidian space and ordinary rotations of euclidian space form a group?
 
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Yes, the ordinary rotations form a group called ##SO(n)##. The hyperbolic rotations also form a group, that's apparently called ##SO^+(1,1)##.
 
No I meant, can they form a group together. Can they be put in the same group? Just like how Lorentz boosts and rotations are combined into the Lorentz group?
 

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