We provide a simple coordinatization for the group G2, which is analogous to the Euler coordinatization for SU(2). We show how to obtain the general element of the group in a form emphasizing the structure of the fibration of G2 with fiber SO(4) and base H, the variety of quaternionic subalgebras of octonions. In particular this allows us to obtain a simple expression for the Haar measure on G2. Moreover, as a by-product it yields a concrete realization and an Einstein metric for H. © 2005 American Institute of Physics.

Euler angles for G 2

ORTENZI, GIOVANNI;
2005-01-01

Abstract

We provide a simple coordinatization for the group G2, which is analogous to the Euler coordinatization for SU(2). We show how to obtain the general element of the group in a form emphasizing the structure of the fibration of G2 with fiber SO(4) and base H, the variety of quaternionic subalgebras of octonions. In particular this allows us to obtain a simple expression for the Haar measure on G2. Moreover, as a by-product it yields a concrete realization and an Einstein metric for H. © 2005 American Institute of Physics.
2005
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Physics and Astronomy (all); Statistical and Nonlinear Physics; Mathematical Physics
Cacciatori, S; Cerchiai, B; DELLA VEDOVA, ALBERTO; ORTENZI, GIOVANNI; Scotti, A.
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