Affine transformation and coordinates of maps

In summary, an affine transformation is a geometric transformation that preserves parallel lines and ratios of distances between points by combining translation, rotation, scaling, and shearing. It is represented mathematically using a (n+1)x(n+1) transformation matrix that includes coefficients for each type of transformation. Unlike projective transformations, affine transformations cannot transform points at infinity, meaning they cannot create perspective distortions. Affine transformations can also be used to transform coordinates on maps, which are typically represented in a Cartesian coordinate system. However, they can only be applied to linear shapes and require more complex transformations for non-linear shapes.
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H Psi equal E Psi
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Hi everyone!

I'm having trouble with the following exercise:

Let ##\mathrm {Aff}(ℝ)## be the vector space of the affine maps from ##ℝ## to ##ℝ##:
$$φ_{a,b}:ℝ→ℝ$$ $$x→a x + b$$

Find the contravariant and and covariant coordinate of the map:
$$φ_{1,1}:ℝ→ℝ$$ $$x→x + 1$$ with respect to the bases ##\mathcal{B}:= \left\lbrace 2x,1 \right\rbrace ##

Thank you for your help!

##\mathrm{H}Ψ=\mathrm{E}Ψ##
 
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Hi,
Maybe if you define for us the co- and contra- variant cordinates, we may be better able to help you; we may know (of) them by different names.
 

Related to Affine transformation and coordinates of maps

1. What is an affine transformation?

An affine transformation is a type of geometric transformation that preserves parallel lines and ratios of distances between points. It can be thought of as a combination of translation, rotation, scaling, and shearing.

2. How are affine transformations represented mathematically?

An affine transformation can be represented using a matrix. The transformation matrix has a dimension of (n+1)x(n+1), where n is the dimension of the space. It includes the coefficients for translation, rotation, scaling, and shearing.

3. What is the difference between affine and projective transformations?

While affine transformations preserve parallel lines and ratios of distances, projective transformations also allow for the transformation of points at infinity. This means that projective transformations can create perspective distortions, while affine transformations cannot.

4. How do coordinates of maps relate to affine transformations?

The coordinates used on maps are typically represented in a Cartesian coordinate system. Affine transformations can be used to transform coordinates from one Cartesian coordinate system to another, which is useful for map projections and aligning maps from different sources.

5. Can affine transformations be applied to non-linear shapes?

No, affine transformations can only be applied to linear shapes, such as lines, polygons, and circles. Non-linear shapes, such as curves and surfaces, require more complex transformations, such as projective transformations, to preserve their shape.

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