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Hyperbolic Rotation

Also known as the Lorentz Transformation or Procrustian Stretch. Leaves each branch of the Hyperbola $x'y'=xy$ invariant and transforms Circles into Ellipses with the same Area.

\begin{eqnarray*}
x'&=&\mu^{-1} x\\
y'&=&\mu y.
\end{eqnarray*}






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1999-05-25