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Journal of Mathematical Physics

Simple derivation of the vector addition coefficients

Ole Ulfbeck

Published Aug 1, 2007• 2 citations
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Abstract

Two simple operators are constructed in the product space of two angular momenta. Powers of the operators, when acting on selected product vectors, produce vectors with definite total angular momentum and thereby directly yield the vector addition coefficients in a symmetric form.
DOI
10.1063/1.2768437

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