I want a good refrence for su(2) and it's aplecation

[jhon]

I want a good reference (not difficult) for su(2) for
Its representaion
Its lie algebra
It's applications in angular momentum

 

[Physics Monkey]

I don't know your level of preparation and interest, but a good choice may be "Lie Groups for Pedestrians" by Lipkin. It's a dover book, so you can get it cheap. And don't be fooled by the title, the book is quite pedagogical and scientifically sound. It begins with the theory of SU(2) and proceeds to more complex Lie groups.

Hope this helps.

 

[jhon]

thanks for your advice

 

[HallsofIvy]

Of course, the reason its a Dover reprint is that is it rather old. I actually was assigned that book for a course in 1965.

 

[Physics Monkey]

Did you like it?

 

[jhon]

yes
and thanks agin