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Invariant Operators of the Unitary Unimodular Group in n Dimensions

Journal Article · · Journal of Mathematical Physics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1703902· OSTI ID:4658662

An elementary derivation,is given of Biedenharn's construction of a complete set of independent invariants for the group SU(n). The basic tool is the mapping of the adjoint representation onto the linear space of generators in the defining representation. The trace of any algebraic function of the matrix thus associated is seen to constitute an invariant of the adjoint representation and yields by substitution an invariant operator. The independent invariants are recognized by their isomorphy to the invariant forms under the permutation group. (auth)

Research Organization:
Univ. of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-17-037950
OSTI ID:
4658662
Journal Information:
Journal of Mathematical Physics, Journal Name: Journal of Mathematical Physics Journal Issue: 10 Vol. 4; ISSN JMAPAQ; ISSN 0022-2488
Publisher:
American Institute of Physics (AIP)
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English

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