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Weyl group of Dn (W(Dn​)≅(Z/2Z)n−1⋊Sn​)

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The Weyl group of the Dn root system consists of coordinate permutations together with an even number of sign changes. Reflection in εi​−εj​ swaps coordinates i,j; reflection in εi​+εj​ swaps them and negates both. These generate all even signed permutations, giving order 2n−1n!.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2004 / iii / Paper 3 / 2 / c / Solution

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