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Wigner D-Function


In the Wolfram Language, WignerD[{j, m ,n}, psi, theta, phi] gives the m×n matrix element of a (2j+1)-dimensional unitary representation of SU(2) parametrized by three Euler angles, while WignerD[{j, m, n}, theta, phi] will give the Wigner D-function with psi=0, which is a generalized spherical harmonic.

If (j,m,n) are integers or half-integers subject to conditions j>=0, j-m, j-n, and m-n are integers, and -j<=m<=j and -j<=n<=j, then the function can be evaluated to a closed-form expression.


See also

Spherical Harmonic

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Weisstein, Eric W. "Wigner D-Function." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Web Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/WignerD-Function.html