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Character inner product (⟨χ,ψ⟩G​)

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For complex class functions on a finite group G, the character inner product is
⟨χ,ψ⟩G​=∣G∣1​∑g∈G​χ(g)ψ(g)​.
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If ψ is irreducible, this inner product is its multiplicity in the representation with character χ.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2018 / ii / Paper 2 / 19I / a / Solution

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