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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

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

  • 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

Undergraduate chemistry students

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

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

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: September 1, 1998
  • Language: English

About the author

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M Ladd

Mark Ladd, University of Surrey, UK
Affiliations and expertise
University of Surrey, UK

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