(a) Explain what is meant by saying that a 2×2 real transformation matrix
A=(acbd) preserves the scalar product with respect to the Euclidean metric I=(1001) on R2.
Derive a description of all such matrices that uses a single real parameter together with choices of sign(±1). Show that these matrices form a group.
(b) Explain what is meant by saying that a 2×2 real transformation matrix A=(acbd) preserves the scalar product with respect to the Minkowski metric J=(100−1) on R2
Consider now the set of such matrices with a>0. Derive a description of all matrices in this set that uses a single real parameter together with choices of sign (±1). Show that these matrices form a group.
(c) What is the intersection of these two groups?