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Sum of squares of irreducible representation dimensions (∑ρ​(dimρ)2=∣G∣)

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The regular group representation of a finite group over the complex numbers contains each irreducible representation with multiplicity equal to its dimension. Consequently the sum of the squared dimensions is the group order. Once a list of distinct irreducibles exhausts this sum, it is complete.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2015 / ii / Paper 1 / 15F / b / ii / Solution

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