Hypercomplex number

In mathematics, hypercomplex number is a traditional term for an element of a finite-dimensional unital algebra over the field of real numbers. The study of hypercomplex numbers in the late 19th century forms the basis of modern group representation theory.

Not to be confused with surcomplex number.
"Hypernumber" redirects here. For the extension of the real numbers used in non-standard analysis, see Hyperreal number.
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