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Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge 2016 iii Paper 103 1 c iv Solution by
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For , take the three vectors from part (iii):Their joint Young–Jucys–Murphy element weights, in the order , areThey are distinct, and part (ii) says that these operators generate . Therefore a Gelfand–Tsetlin basis isIf an orthonormal basis is desired, use , , and . The corresponding standard Young tableaux have shape , with the second-row entry respectively . Their contents agree with the three displayed weights.
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