The Dirac monopole and induced representations

Robert Langlands

Vol. 126 (1987), No. 1, 145–151

DOI: 10.2140/pjm.1987.126.145

Abstract

In this note a mathematically transparent treatment of the Dirac monopole is given from the point of view of induced representations. Among other things the question of bound states for the spinning electron in the field of a magnetic monopole is considered.

Mathematical Subject Classification 2000

Primary: 81C05, 81C05

Secondary: 22E45, 81G10

Milestones

Received: 16 October 1985

Published: 1 January 1987