Prove commutation relation of galilei boosts and rotations

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The discussion revolves around proving the commutation relation between Galilean boosts and rotations, utilizing previously established formulas. The original poster presents a complex constant and an anti-symmetric symbol as part of the problem context.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to expand the commutator but expresses uncertainty about the next steps. Some participants seek clarification on what is meant by "expanded form," with one suggesting it may refer to a Taylor expansion.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different interpretations of the term "expanded form." There is a suggestion that a direct relationship may exist between the equations discussed, but no consensus has been reached.

Contextual Notes

The original poster mentions constraints related to file uploads, which may limit the sharing of their expanded forms. The discussion also involves the use of specific equations that have been previously solved, indicating a reliance on earlier work.

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Homework Statement


Use the formulas given (which have been solved in previous questions) prove that

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where w_12 is a complex constant.

From here, induce that

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where eps_abc is the fully anti-symmetric symbol

Homework Equations



The equations given to use are:

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The Attempt at a Solution


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First, I expanded the commutator given (cannot give here as I have reached max file upload for a single post), but after that I keep on looking at it and I'm not exactly sure how to proceed. I have proved the first and last of the "relevant equations" and have the expanded forms of that and I think I may have to use that but I am not sure.

Any help would be appreciated.
 

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What do you mean with expanded form?
 
DrDu said:
What do you mean with expanded form?
The taylor expansion
 
From the Taylor expansion of the last equation you gave, the second equation should follow directly given that epsilon is an arbitrary constant.
 

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