Multiplication Table of C3V and P3 Symmetry Groups

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The discussion focuses on the multiplication table for the symmetry group C3V of the equilateral triangle and its equivalence to the permutation group P3. Participants clarify that the symmetry group C3V is isomorphic to the dihedral group D3 and also to SL(2, 2). A matrix representation in a Cartesian coordinate system is suggested to further illustrate these concepts.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of symmetry groups, specifically C3V and P3.
  • Knowledge of isomorphism in group theory.
  • Familiarity with dihedral groups, particularly D3.
  • Basic concepts of matrix representation in linear algebra.
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the properties of the dihedral group D3.
  • Explore the concept of isomorphism in group theory.
  • Learn about matrix representations of symmetry groups.
  • Investigate SL(2, 2) and its applications in group theory.
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Mathematicians, students of abstract algebra, and anyone studying symmetry in geometric figures will benefit from this discussion.

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Can one set up a multiplication table for the symmetry group C3V of the equilateral
triangle.
Then show that it is identical to that of the permutation group P3.

I need some clarification...


What about a matrix representation (2x2) for these groups?
→ Here was thinking to use Cartesian coordinate
system in the xy plane, with origin at the center of the triangle.
 
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I believe this will help answer your question about the symmetry group of the equilateral triangle:

http://dogschool.tripod.com/trianglegroup.html

The symmetry group of the equilateral triangle is indeed isomorphic to the dihedral group of order six (degree three) ##D_3##.

It is also isomorphic to ##SL(2, 2)## I believe.
 

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