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Massive Pauli-Lubanski Casimir (W2=−m2s(s+1))

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For a massive positive-energy unitary irreducible representation of the Poincaré group with signature (+−−−), choose a rest frame. The Pauli-Lubanski pseudovector has zero time component and spatial components mJi​, up to a common sign convention. Its square is therefore −m2J2. The SU(2) little-group representation has spin s and J2=s(s+1), proving the invariant value. The mass and spin label the massive induced representation of the Poincare double cover.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2006 / iii / Paper 50 / 4 / Solution
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