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    Deriving commutator of operators in Lorentz algebra

    Li=1/2*∈ijkJjk, Ki=J0i,where J satisfy the Lorentz commutation relation. [Li,Lj]=i/4*∈iab∈jcd(gbcJad-gacJbd-gbdJac+gadJbc) How can I obtain [Li,Lj]=i∈ijkLk from it?
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    Primary calculation involving the Dirac gama matrices

    Thank you for your answer, but why no minus sign in front of p?
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    Primary calculation involving the Dirac gama matrices

    When working on the exercise 3.2 of Peskin's QFT, I find one of the calculating steps confused for me. I read the solution, which is showed in the picture. I just don't understand the boxed part. I know it involved the Dirac equation, and the solution seems to treat the momentum as a operator...
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    Courses Should I take advanced courses as a physics undergraduate?

    I am a third year undergraduate physics student with some interest in theoretical physics. This term I want to learn General Relativity or Group Theory, but they are all hard, time-consuming courses. If I don't take them, I can explore broader areas of physics to make a decision on what I will...
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