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Finite Subgroups of the Lorentz Group and their Generating Functions

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Discretization of Euclidean spaces is a common feature in many physical theories. Typically one is brought to that concept either by the geometrical nature of the object under investigation such as a crystal, or by considerations of technical character, for instance, a desire to avoid occurrence of integrals diverging at small distances.

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Patera, J., Saint-Aubin, Y. (1980). Finite Subgroups of the Lorentz Group and their Generating Functions. In: Gruber, B., Millman, R.S. (eds) Symmetries in Science. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-3833-8_19

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