induced representation


Let G be a group, HG a subgroupMathworldPlanetmathPlanetmath, and V a representation of H, considered as a [H]–module. The induced representationMathworldPlanetmath of ρ on G, denoted IndHG(V), is the [G]–module whose underlying vector spaceMathworldPlanetmath is the direct sumMathworldPlanetmathPlanetmathPlanetmath

σG/HσV

of formal translatesMathworldPlanetmath of V by left cosetsMathworldPlanetmath σ in G/H, and whose multiplication operationMathworldPlanetmath is defined by choosing a set {gσ}σG/H of coset representatives and setting

g(σv):=τ(hv)

where τ is the unique left coset of G/H containing ggσ (i.e., such that ggσ=gτh for some hH).

One easily verifies that the representation IndHG(V) is independent of the choice of coset representatives {gσ}.

Title induced representation
Canonical name InducedRepresentation
Date of creation 2013-03-22 12:17:33
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Entry type Definition
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