Mathematical Physics II

Assignment I (Group Theory)

1. Define the terms: Group, Subgroup, Continuous group, Cyclic group, Cclasses of a group
and Character of representation.
2. (a) Define cyclic group.
(b) Prove that group of order 3 is always a cyclic group.
(c) Show that (1,i,-1,-i) form a cyclic group under multiplication.
3. Generate a group from two elements A and B subject to relations A2 = B3 = (AB)2 = E.
4. Define n-fold symmetry axis.
5. Show that the set of the symmetry transformations of a square is a group.
6. State and prove rearrangement theorem.
7. What are isomorphic and homomorphic groups? Explain with an example.
8. Define Cosets. Prove that two right cosets of a subgroup in a given group are either equal
or else have no elements in common.
9. Show that if a group H of order h is a subgroup of a group G of order g, then g an integral
multiple of h.
10. Define Lie Group.
11. Show that the four matrices:

E= 1 0 A= 0 1 B= −1 0 C= 0 −1
[ ]
0 1 ,
[ ]
−1 0 ,
[
0 −1 ] , 1 0[ ]
Form a group under matrix multiplication.
12. What are 3-D rotation groups? Explain in detail, its importance in Physics.
13. What are SU(2) groups? Explain in detail, its importance in Physics.
14. List applications of group theory.
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