Physics – Mathematical Physics
Scientific paper
2003-02-17
SPT 2002 Proceedings, World Scientific (2002), p. 240-252.
Physics
Mathematical Physics
13 pages, to appear in SPT2002 (SPTIV) Proceedings, World Scientific
Scientific paper
Functions which are covariant or invariant under the transformations of a compact linear group $G$ acting in a euclidean space $\real^n$, can be profitably studied as functions defined in the orbit space of the group. The orbit space is the union of a finite set of strata, which are semialgebraic manifolds formed by the $G$-orbits with the same symmetry. In this paper we provide a simple recipe to obtain rational parametrizations of the strata. Our results can be easily exploited, in many physical contexts where the study of covariant or invariant functions is important, for instance in the determination of patterns of spontaneous symmetry breaking, in the analysis of phase spaces and structural phase transitions (Landau's theory), in covariant bifurcation theory, in crystal field theory and in most areas of solid state theory where use is made of symmetry adapted functions. An example of utilization of the recipe is also discussed at the end of the paper.
Sartori Gabriele
Valente Gianpaolo
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