Set of points in S^3, way to show spaced equal or not?

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This discussion focuses on generating a set of points in S^3 using the formula P(a,b,c) = exp(i[σ_1(2πa/n)+σ_2(2πb/n)+σ_3(2πc/n)]) and determining the angles and distances between these points. The points are defined in R^4 using the Pauli matrices σ_1, σ_2, and σ_3, with a, b, and c as independent integers. The user seeks to understand if a computer program can effectively analyze these points for equal spacing and whether the exponential function can be simplified. Additionally, the discussion raises questions about the relationship between different sets of points defined by varying spinors.

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In an earlier post here I wanted to chop up a three-sphere into cubes, Ben suspected it was not possible and I have no reason to think otherwise. From earlier help by Fezro, here, I may be able to move this forward. Assuming the posts by Fezro are correct I think I can come up with a set of points in S^3 that a computer program could check the angles and distances between nearby points. Let a set of points in S^3 be given by the following

P(a,b,c)

= exp(i[σ_1(2πa/n)+σ_2(2πb/n)+σ_3(2πc/n)]) \begin{pmatrix}<br /> 1 \\<br /> 0\\<br /> \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix}<br /> z_1(a,b,c) \\<br /> z_2(a,b,c)\\<br /> \end{pmatrix}

where a, b, and c are integers and vary independently from 0 to n (n is some integer), σ_1,σ_2,σ_3 are the Pauli matrices, and z_1(a,b,c) and z_2(a,b,c) give us the coordinates x, z, y, and w of the point P(a,b,c) in R^4.

Should it be straightforward to use the above with a computer to determine angles and distances between nearest neighbors? Can the exponential above be simplified or can a computer program easily handle the exponential? Is there a clever way to show that in fact nearest neighbor points above are not equally spaced?

Thanks for any help!
 
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If I had defined my set of points using the spin down spinor,

\begin{pmatrix}
0 \\
1\\
\end{pmatrix}

would there be a fundamental difference between the two sets of points? Could one set of points be rotated into the other set?

Thanks for any help!
 

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