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Spinor Lorentz generator commutator ([σμν,γρ]=2i(gνργμ−gμργν))

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Define σμν=2i​[γμ,γν] using the gamma matrix Clifford algebra. Moving γρ through the two factors with {γμ,γν}=2gμν proves the displayed operator commutator. For real antisymmetric ωμν​ and S=1−4i​σμνωμν​, it gives S−1γρS=γρ+ωρν​γν+O(ω2). This is the infinitesimal Lorentz covariance identity required by the Dirac equation.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2001 / iii / Paper 59 / 1 / Solution
  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2003 / iii / Paper 44 / 2 / Solution

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