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This document is a problem set for the Math Methods for Physics 2 course at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, due on November 14, 2023. It includes questions on group theory, Euler’s polyhedra theorem, Sylow theorems, representations of various groups, and character tables for S3 and A4. The problems require proofs and constructions related to the topics mentioned.

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Problemset 4

This document is a problem set for the Math Methods for Physics 2 course at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, due on November 14, 2023. It includes questions on group theory, Euler’s polyhedra theorem, Sylow theorems, representations of various groups, and character tables for S3 and A4. The problems require proofs and constructions related to the topics mentioned.

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Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

Department of Physics
Math Methods for Physics 2 (PH30207)
Problem set - 3

Submission date: Tuesday 14th November, 2023

Q1: Consider the following statements, using elementary group theory and geometry show that
they are true,
(a) The Dn group has 2n elements and the number of classes is (n + 6)/2 is n is even and
(n + 3)/2 if n is odd.
(b) Prove the Euler’s polyhedra theorem V − E + F = 2 and the law of rational indices. Using
them construct the possible solutions (Platonic solids).

Q2: Write down the Sylow theorems and their proofs.

Q3: Write down the on-dimensional and two-dimensional (upto equivalence) representations
for the following groups,
(a) The Dihedral groups D2 , D3 , D4 , Dn
(b) The cyclic groups C2 , C3 , Cn
(c) The Alternating groups (also the group of even permutations) A4 , An

Q4: Show that a representation D(g) is irreducible, if, and only if,

χ(g)∗ χ(g) = 1,
where χ(g) is the character of D(g). Suppose χ(g)∗ χ(g) = 2 what does it say about the group.

Q5: Write down the character table for S3 and A4 .

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