Summation involving Clebsch–Gordan coefficients

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The discussion focuses on the application of Clebsch–Gordan coefficients in the context of second quantization formalism. The user is attempting to derive a specific equation involving sums over quantum states and delta functions, referencing the relation between Clebsch–Gordan coefficients and quantum states. The user cites Messiah's book as a resource for guidance but is struggling to reproduce the second term of the equation. The key takeaway is the importance of understanding the properties of Clebsch–Gordan coefficients in quantum mechanics.

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Hi all
I am trying to follow a derivation of something involving second quantization formalism, I am stuck at this step :
$$
\sum_{m2}\sum_{\mu1}
\bra{2,m1,2,m2}\ket{k,q}\bra{2,\mu1,2,\mu2}\ket{k,-q}\delta_{-m2,\mu1}
= (-1)^{2+m2}\frac{\sqrt{2k+1}}{\sqrt{5}}\bra{k,-q,2,m2}\ket{2,-m1}\times (-1)^{2+m2}\frac{\sqrt{2k+1}}{\sqrt{5}}\bra{k,-q,2,m2}\ket{2,\mu2}
$$
i tried to use the relation:
$$
\bra{j1,m1,j2,m2}\ket{J,M} = (-1)^{2+m2}\frac{\sqrt{2J+1}}{\sqrt{2j1+1}}\;\bra{J,-M,j2m2}\ket{j1,-m1}
$$
that will reproduce the first term but not the second,
any hint on how to start

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I cannot say that I remember exactly how to do this, but I remember my QM2 class then try to consult Messiah's book. (Messiah to the rescue... :oldbiggrin:).
 
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