Abstract
Methods are discussed for studying binary quadratic forms by use of quaternions derived from the ternary quadratic form $f = {x^2} - yz$. In particular, Gauss composition of binary quadratic forms may be achieved by factoring and multiplying quaternions in a natural way.
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