A comprehensive discussion of group theory in the context of molecular and crystal symmetry, this book covers both point-group and space-group symmetries. * 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

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.

Author Biography

Mark Ladd, University of Surrey, UK