Undergrad Computation of the left invariant vector field for SO(3)

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The discussion focuses on understanding left invariant vector fields in the context of the Lie group SO(3) and involves exploring left multiplication and pushforward operations. The original poster references several mathematical notes and examples to clarify their calculations, particularly questioning the emergence of sine and cosine functions after matrix multiplication. They express uncertainty about their findings and seek confirmation on their correctness. Additionally, a related example from the general linear group GL(n, R) is mentioned as potentially relevant. The conversation emphasizes the complexities of vector field computations within Lie groups.
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I am trying to improve my understanding of Lie groups and the operations of left multiplication and pushforward.

I have been looking at these notes:

https://math.stackexchange.com/questions/2527648/left-invariant-vector-fields-example
https://math.stackexchange.com/ques...ate-a-vector-in-a-left-invariant-vector-field
https://math.stackexchange.com/questions/1764479/left-invariant-vector-field-on-so3

I have worked out the following for SO(3).

so.jpg


Is this correct? I am not sure about the appearance of the sin and cos after the matrix multiplication.
 

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