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- | The Lie group $SU(3)$ describes abstract "rotations" in a space with three complex dimensions. Each "rotation" is characterized by eight abstract "angles". | + | The Lie group $SU(3)$ describes abstract "rotations" in a space with three complex dimensions. A "rotation" is characterized by eight abstract "angles" or parameters. |
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- | For more groups and their representations see [[https://esackinger.wordpress.com/|Fun with Symmetry]]. | + | For more groups and their representations see [[https://esackinger.wordpress.com/blog/lie-groups-and-their-representations/|Fun with Symmetry]]. |
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