Symmetry and Group theory in Chemistry
- 1st Edition - September 1, 1998
- Latest edition
- Author: M Ladd
- Language: English
A comprehensive discussion of group theory in the context of molecular and crystal symmetry, this book covers both point-group and space-group… Read more
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Description
Description
A comprehensive discussion of group theory in the context of molecular and crystal symmetry, this book covers both point-group and space-group symmetries.
Key features
Key features
- Provides a comprehensive discussion of group theory in the context of molecular and crystal symmetry
- Covers both point-group and space-group symmetries
- Includes tutorial solutions
Readership
Readership
Undergraduate chemistry students
Table of contents
Table of contents
Symmetry everywhere; Symmetry operations and symmetry elements; Group theory and point groups; Representations and character tables; Group theory and wave functions; Group theory and chemical bonding; Group theory, Molecular vibrations and electron transitions; Group theory and crystal symmetry; Appendices; Tutorial solutions; References and Index.
Review quotes
Review quotes
A comprehensive airing on space groups. Commendable, with a good selection of problems, many with full model answers., Chemistry in BritainA necessary part of any modern course., Professor Lord Lewis formerly University of Cambridge, UKTreats the subject matter in a logical sequence, thoroughly and in depth, forming an excellent text for a major core or third year course., Dr John Burgess, Fellow in Inorganic Chemistry, University of Leicester
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: September 1, 1998
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
M Ladd
Author
Mark Ladd, University of Surrey, UK
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