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Geometric Algebra (GA) is a mathematical language that aids a unified approach and understanding in topics across mathematics, physics and engineering. In this contribution, we introduce the Spacetime Algebra (STA), and discuss some of its applications in electromagnetism, quantum mechanics and acoustic physics. Then we examine a gauge theory approach to gravity that employs GA to provide a coordinate free formulation of General Relativity, and discuss what a suitable Lagrangian for gravity might look like in two dimensions. Finally the extension of the gauge theory approach to include scale invariance is briefly introduced, and attention drawn to the interesting properties with respect to the cosmological constant of the type of Lagrangians which are favoured in this approach. The intention throughout is to provide a survey accessible to anyone, equipped only with an introductory knowledge of GA, whether in maths, physics or engineering.
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Lasenby, A.N. Geometric Algebra as a Unifying Language for Physics and Engineering and Its Use in the Study of Gravity. Adv. Appl. Clifford Algebras 27, 733–759 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00006-016-0700-z
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