Spin networks with different intertwiners

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Spin networks are characterized by their links and nodes, which are equipped with SU(2) representations and intertwiners. The discussion highlights the existence of two distinct spin networks that share the same number of nodes and links, identical coloring, and orientations, yet possess different intertwiners. An example is provided where the tensor product of two half-integer SU(2) representations results in a 4-dimensional matrix, illustrating the emergence of two intertwiners at a four-valent node. The conversation also addresses issues related to LaTeX formula representation.

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Hi Pfs
Spin networks are defined by the way their links and their nodes are equipped with SU(2) representations and intertwiners.
Could you give an example of two different spin networks with the same number of nodes, links between them, the same coloring of the links (and their orientations) but have different intertwiners?
I would like to see how to assign squarable complex valued functions to them. how the intertwiners contract with the links.
thanks
 
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if i take the tensor product of two half integer SU(2) representation on 2 dimensional Hilbert space, i get a 4 dimensional matrix with
##1/2 \otimes 1/2 = 0 + 1## and if i tensor it by it self i get the (0 + 1) + (1 + 0 + 1 + 2) representation with dimension 4 + 12 = 16. we see that 0 appears twice so there are two intertwiners. How do they act in the four valent node?
and what is the problem with the latex formula?
 

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