Hausdorff–Young Inequalities for Fourier Transforms over Cayley–Dickson Algebras

Abstract

In this study, we extend Beckner’s seminal work on the Fourier transform to the domain of Cayley–Dickson algebras, establishing a precise form of the Hausdorff–Young inequality for functions that take values in these algebras. Our extension faces significant hurdles due to the unique characteristics of the Cayley–Dickson Fourier transform. This transformation diverges from the classical Fourier transform in several key aspects: it does not conform to the Plancherel theorem, alters the interplay between derivatives and multiplication, and the product of algebra elements does not necessarily maintain the magnitude relationships found in classical settings. To overcome these challenges, our approach involves constructing the Cayley–Dickson Fourier transform by sequentially applying classical Fourier transforms. A pivotal part of our strategy is the utilization of a theorem that facilitates the norm-preserving extension of linear operators between spaces $L^p$ and $L^q.$ Furthermore, our investigation brings new insights into the complexities surrounding the Beckner–Hirschman Entropic inequality in the context of non-associative algebras.