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Unitary representations of the symmetric group over finite fields

I am interested in understanding the unitary representations of the symmetric group over $\mathbb{F}_{q^2}$. In general, some comments here are relevant Unitary representations of finite groups over ...
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What are the finite-dimensional irreducible unitary representations of $E(3)$?

Let $E(3)$ be the Euclidean group of $\mathbb{R}^3$ defined, e.g., by $$E(3)=SO(3)\ltimes T(3)$$ where $T(3)$ is the translation group. I am looking for a reference classifying all the finite-...
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Fourier transform in the complex motion group

I am looking for a reference that deals with the unitary dual of the complex motion group $\mathbb C^2 \rtimes SU(2)$ i.e., the semi-direct product of $\mathbb C^2$ with the special unitary group $K=...
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Questions on the group $\mathrm{GL}(H)$

$\DeclareMathOperator\GL{GL}\DeclareMathOperator\U{U}$Let $H$ be an infinite dimensional complex Hilbert space. Consider the group $\GL(H)$ of bounded invertible operators on $H$. Question 1. I've ...
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K-type in discrete series representation

The following result seems well known. Let $G$ be a reductive Lie group with a maximal compact subgroup $K$. If $\mu$ is an irreducible unitary representation of $K$, then there exist only finitely ...
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comprehensive presentation of the unitary dual of $SO_0(n,1)$

The unitary dual (unitary irreducible represenations) is determined for every connected noncompact semisimple Lie group of real rank one. I would like to have a reference for the particular case $SO_0(...
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Good source for representation of GL(n) over finite fields?

I'd like to gain some understanding of unitary representations of GL(n) over finite fields. Any good source would be appreciated. ======== edit ========= My original question was ambiguous. ...
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Operators associated with unitary representations of nilpotent Lie group

Let $G$ be a nilpotent Lie Group, and $\pi:G\to B(\mathcal H)$ be an irreducible unitary representation on the Hilbert space $\mathcal H$. One can use the Bochner integral to define a linear map as ...
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Restriction of irreducible unitary representation to normal subgroup of finite index

Let $G$ be a Lie group (or more generally a locally compact group), let $N$ be a closed and normal subgroup of $G$ of finite index. Let $H$ be an infinite dimensional complex Hilbert space, and let $\...
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Kirillov orbit Method for Complex nilpotent groups

Let $G$ be a nilpotent simply connected real Lie group. From the classical work of Kirillov, it is well-known that the irreducible unitary representations of $G$ are in a canonical bijective ...
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Unitary irreps of the Poincare group in dimension <4

It is well-known that long ago, Wigner classified the unitary irreducible representations of the Poincare group in dimension 4. I am looking for a convenient reference describing all unitary ...
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Is anything known about the eigenspectrum of the regular representation of the permutation group?

I am looking for information like upper bounds on how many times any eigenvalue can occur or something like how many eigenvalues can be there in some given range. Is anything like this known? The ...
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Supercuspidal with Iwahori fixed vector

Let $F$ be a local field. Is there a reference for the following fact: No supercuspidal representation of $GL_2(F)$ has an Iwahori-fixed vector? I have a proof, by I'd prefer a reference, because ...
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decomposition into irreducible unitary representations: references for explicit formulas?

I'm looking for references of the decomposition of $L^2(\Gamma\backslash G)$, where $G$ is a connected Lie group, and $\Gamma\subset G$ a discrete lattice; for simplicity one may assume that $G$ is ...
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Positive definite functions on G from Hilbert space vectors?

Let $G$ be a countable discrete group. Given a vector $\xi \in l^{2}(G)$, is there any way to naturally construct a positive definite function on $G$ using $\xi$? This question is rather vague and ...
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Unitary representations of the ax+b group: an accessible presentation

The "ax+b group" is the group of affine transformations of $\mathbb R$. It is a locally compact non unimodular group. Its space of irreducible, continuous unitary representations has been described ...