 Dynkin index (source code)

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= Dynkin index
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The Dynkin index of a representation $R$ fixes the trace normalization $\operatorname{tr}_R(T^aT^b)=I(R)\delta^{ab}$ up to the convention for the generators. It controls matter contributions to gauge beta functions and mixed anomalies.

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