Harmonic Analysis - MathOverflow [closed]most recent 30 from http://mathoverflow.net2013-05-18T22:04:24Zhttp://mathoverflow.net/feeds/question/106515http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdfhttp://mathoverflow.net/questions/106515/harmonic-analysisHarmonic Analysisesmaeelzadeh2012-09-06T14:42:30Z2012-09-06T17:11:32Z
<p>Let $G$ be a locally compact group, $H$ be a closed subgroup and $N$ be a normal subgroup of $G$ such that $H\subseteq N$. How can we get $$\int_{G/H} f(xH)d\mu_{G/H}(xH)=\mu_{N/H}(N/H)\int_{G/N}f(xN)d\mu_{G/N}(xN)\ \ ?$$</p>
http://mathoverflow.net/questions/106515/harmonic-analysis/106531#106531Answer by anton for Harmonic Analysisanton2012-09-06T17:11:32Z2012-09-06T17:11:32Z<p>First, in order for an invariant measure on $G/H$ to exist, you need for the modular functions the equality
$$
\Delta_G|_H=\Delta_H.
$$
Under these circumstances the left hand side if the equation is defined, provided the function $f$ is $H$-invariant.
If in addition $f$ is even $N$-invariant the right hand side is defined as well (the modular condition is automatic, as $N$ is normal).
If the measure $\mu_{N/H}(N/H)$ is finite, it then is possible to choose the invariant measures such that the claimed equality holds for every measurable $N$-invariant function which is such that either side of the equality exists.
A proof can be found in Deitmar/Echterhoff: Principles of Harmonic Analysis.</p>