Defining Direct Products in Exponents

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The discussion focuses on defining direct products in the context of exponents, specifically through Taylor expansions and eigenfunction expansions. The notation G^{\otimes} is introduced as a representation of the direct product, which can be expressed as G \otimes G \otimes G \ldots. Clarification is sought on the precise meaning of this notation, with references to standard notations such as \overset{k}{\otimes}V, which denotes the tensor product of V repeated k times. The conversation emphasizes the need for clarity and precision in mathematical notation.

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When the direct product is in the exponent of some variable, how is it defined?
 
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I would say that it's defined via the Taylor expansion. Can you give the explicit expression?
 
Like O(3) ^ direct product blah
 
You mean something like

<br /> <br /> G^{\otimes}<br /> <br />
? I never saw such a thing, but I would then guess it's a notation for

<br /> G \otimes G \otimes G \otimes \ldots \otimes G<br />

Does that make sense in your context? Otherwise you should give the exact expression in LaTeX :)
 
t is defined either by a Taylor expansion or by an eigenfunction expansion.
 
Nusc said:
When the direct product is in the exponent of some variable, how is it defined?

There seems to be confusion in this thread (at least for me).

Please write down clearly, completely, and precisely what you mean, or give a reference to a text or paper which uses the notation that you want want clarified.
 
haushofer said:
You mean something like

<br /> <br /> G^{\otimes}<br /> <br />

Something like that. What does it mean?
 
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Nusc said:
Something like that. What does it mean?

Do you mean "something like" or "exactly like"? You have to be precise.

Do you mean

\overset{k}{\otimes}V?

This is standard notation for

V \otimes V \otimes \ldots \otimes V

with V repeated k times.
 
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It's the tensor product of N copies of rho.
 
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thanks
 

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