Summation involving Clebsch–Gordan coefficients

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The discussion revolves around a derivation involving Clebsch–Gordan coefficients in the context of second quantization formalism. The user is struggling with a specific summation and is attempting to apply a known relation to simplify the expression. They reference Messiah's book for guidance but express uncertainty about recalling the exact method. The conversation highlights the complexities of manipulating these coefficients and the need for clarity in the derivation steps. Assistance is sought to navigate the mathematical intricacies involved in the summation.
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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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