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The discussion centers on the application of elementary index notation, specifically the manipulation of Kronecker deltas and Levi-Civita symbols in tensor operations. The key equation presented is \(\varepsilon_{kij}\varepsilon_{klm} = (\delta_{il}\delta_{jm} - \delta_{im}\delta_{jl})\), which illustrates the relationship between these symbols and the summation convention. The conversation clarifies that repeated indices imply summation, ensuring that the final result is independent of the specific values of the indices involved.

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I have a question regarding the attached file. How do you get those indicies when you multiply the kronecker deltas with A, B, and C? For instance, C - subscript m remains the same on the left side of the expression, but then becomes C subscript i on the right side.

How does this logically work out? What are the rules for these operations?

Thanks.
 

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[tex]\varepsilon_{kij}\varepsilon_{klm}A_jB_lC_m\,=\,(\delta_{il}\delta_{jm}\,-\,\delta_{im}\delta_{jl})(A_jB_lC_m)\\<br /> =\,A_mB_iC_m\,-\,A_lB_lC_i\,=\,B_iA_mC_m\,-\,C_iA_lB_l\,=\,B_i(\bold{A}\cdot{\bold{C}})\,-\,C_i(\bold{A}\cdot{\bold{B}})[/tex]

The key is [tex]\varepsilon_{kij}\varepsilon_{klm}\,=\,(\delta_{il}\delta_{jm}\,-\,\delta_{im}\delta_{jl})[/tex]

Is that clear?
 
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Do you understand that they are using the "summation convention"? That, since j, l, and m are repeated, there is an implied sum as j, l, and m take on values 1, 2, and 3. The final result cannot depend on j, l, or m.
 

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