Determinant formula with Einstein notation proof

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The discussion focuses on proving that the determinant of a second-order tensor can be expressed using Einstein notation. The proposed formula is det[A] = (1/6) ε_{ijk} ε_{pqr} A_{pi} A_{qj} A_{rk}. To establish this equivalence, one approach suggested is to expand the sum implied by the Einstein notation and demonstrate that it matches the traditional determinant formula. The conversation emphasizes the importance of clearly showing that both representations yield the same result. This proof is crucial for understanding the relationship between tensor notation and matrix determinants.
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Hello, I am supposed to prove that the determinant of a second order tensor (a matrix) is equal to the following:

det[A] = \frac{1}{6} \epsilon_{ijk} \epsilon_{pqr} A_{pi} A_{qj} A_{rk}

anyone have any idea how i would go about this? any method is welcome

where the determinant of the matrix A is expressed below:

det[A] =
A_{11}(A_{23}A_{32}-A_{22}A_{33}) + A_{12}(A_{21}A_{33}-A_{23}A_{31}) + A_{13}(A_{22}A_{31}-A_{21}A_{32})
 
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Assuming that last formula is your definition of the determinant, then the obvious way to do this is to write out the actual sum implied by the first formula and show that the two formulas are the same thing.
 
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