Fundamental theorem of Orthogonality

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The discussion centers on the Fundamental Theorem of Orthogonality (FOT) in relation to specific matrices representing a group. The matrices presented are not fulfilling the conditions of the FOT, indicating they are not linearly independent. The user expresses confusion regarding the implications of this irreducible representation and seeks clarification on the theorem itself. The matrices involved include identity and specific transformations that demonstrate a lack of linear independence.

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Hello there!

I have a group represented by the following matricies:

[tex] \left( \begin{array}{cc}<br /> 1 & 0 \\<br /> 0 & 1 \end{array} \right)\][/tex] ; [tex]0.5\left( \begin{array}{cc}<br /> -1 & \sqrt{3} \\<br /> -\sqrt{3} & -1 \end{array} \right)\][/tex] and[tex]\quad 0.5<br /> \left( \begin{array}{cc}<br /> -1 & -\sqrt{3} \\<br /> \sqrt{3} & -1 \end{array} \right)\]<br /> [/tex]

These does not however, seem to fulfill the F O T, what does this mean? It seems to be a irreducible representation :/
 
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Those matrices are not linearly independent:

[tex]0.5\left( \begin{array}{cc}<br /> -1 & \sqrt{3} \\<br /> -\sqrt{3} & -1 \end{array} \right)\] = - 0.5 \left( \begin{array}{cc}<br /> -1 & -\sqrt{3} \\<br /> \sqrt{3} & -1 \end{array} \right)\] - 2I.[/tex]
 

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