Using suffix notation to find alternative expressions

[ppy]

Homework Statement

use the relationship ε$_{ijk}$ ε$_{klm}$=δ$_{il}$δ$_{jm}$-δ$_{im}$δ$_{jl}$ to find an alternative expression for ε$_{ijk}$ε$_{ilm}$. Hence simplify ε$_{ijk}$ε$_{ijm}$

2. Homework Equations

I know that the kronecker delta is 1 for i=j and 0 for i not equal to j. and that the alternating tensor is 0 for any I,j,k equal. +1 if (I,j,k)= (1,2,3) or (2,3,1) or (3,1,2) and -1 for (3,2,1) or (1,3,2) 0r (2,1,3). I also know that the alternating tensor is unchanged under cyclic permutations of its suffices. I know I am supposed to use all these facts but I am unsure how.


Help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[tiny-tim]

hi ppy!

use the relationship ε$_{ijk}$ ε$_{klm}$=δ$_{il}$δ$_{jm}$-δ$_{im}$δ$_{jl}$ to find an alternative expression for ε$_{ijk}$ε$_{ilm}$.
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I know that … the alternating tensor is unchanged under cyclic permutations of its suffices.

in ε_ijkε_klm, the common index is 3rd and 1st

in ε_ijkε_ilm, the common index is 1st and 1st

so use a cycllc permutation to make it 3rd and 1st