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Hello, does anyone know where I can find a proof of the following identity?
εijk εkmn = δim δjn − δin δjm
εijk εkmn = δim δjn − δin δjm
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The forum discussion centers on the proof of the identity involving the Levi-Civita symbol, specifically εijk εkmn = δim δjn − δin δjm. The user seeks resources to understand this mathematical identity, highlighting that certain cases lead to a result of zero when specific indices are equal. The discussion references the Wikipedia page on the Levi-Civita symbol for further clarification. This identity is crucial in tensor calculus and theoretical physics.
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- Familiarity with the Levi-Civita symbol
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