Show that [J_a,G_a] = 0, commutation relationships

1. Oct 28, 2015

ma18

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
Using the given equations prove that

2. Relevant equations

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(it won't render together in Maple for whatever reason)

3. The attempt at a solution

So I started with expanding the Jacobi Identity (the third relevant equation) and through tedious algebra arrived at proving it unnecessarily and then finding that

then by applying the second equation this goes to

I am unsure how to proceed from here however.

The question also gives the hint that the trick to solve it is to take the appropriate particular values of the labels a,b,y in the Jacobi identity but I am unsure how to use this.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

2. Oct 28, 2015

fzero

You're not actually given $[G_a,G_b]$, so it's a bit of a hassle to use that Jacobi identity. Try to find a way to relate $[J_a,G_b]$ to the expression $[ J_a, [J_b,J_c]]$ and use the Jacobi identity for that.

3. Oct 28, 2015

ma18

Hmm okay, tbh I'm not sure how to proceed with that

4. Oct 29, 2015

fzero

To push you along, consider
$${\epsilon_a}^{bc} [J_b,J_c] = i {\epsilon_a}^{bc} {\epsilon^d}_{bc} G_d.$$
Using an identity for the Levi-Civita symbol will give you an expression for $G_a$ in terms of the commutator of $J$s.

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