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Book Synopsis
This substantially revised and expanded new edition of the bestselling textbook, addresses the difficulties that can arise with the mathematics that underpins the study of symmetry, and acknowledges that group theory can be a complex concept for students to grasp.

Trade Review
"the best introduction to the subject, especially for those whose mathematics is weak." (Chemistry and Industry, 2nd April 2001)

".I recommend this book..." (Education in Chemistry, September 2002)



Table of Contents

Preface to the Second Edition vii

How to use the Programmes ix

Programme 1: Symmetry Elements and Operations 1

Programme 2: Point Groups 22

Programme 3: Non-degenerate Representations 46

Programme 4: Matrices 65

Programme 5: Degenerate Representations 85

Programme 6: Applications to Chemical Bonding 102

Programme 7: Applications to Molecular Vibration 122

Programme 8: Linear Combinations 139

Bibliography 173

Mathematical Data for use with Character Tables 174

Character Tables for Chemically Important Symmetry Groups 176

Index 186

Molecular Symmetry and Group Theory

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      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 29 December 2000
      ISBN-13 9780471489399
      978-0471489399
      ISBN-10 0471489395
      Also in:
      Science & Nature Chemistry Maths for scientists Quantum and theoretical chemistry

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This substantially revised and expanded new edition of the bestselling textbook, addresses the difficulties that can arise with the mathematics that underpins the study of symmetry, and acknowledges that group theory can be a complex concept for students to grasp.

      Trade Review
      "the best introduction to the subject, especially for those whose mathematics is weak." (Chemistry and Industry, 2nd April 2001)

      ".I recommend this book..." (Education in Chemistry, September 2002)



      Table of Contents

      Preface to the Second Edition vii

      How to use the Programmes ix

      Programme 1: Symmetry Elements and Operations 1

      Programme 2: Point Groups 22

      Programme 3: Non-degenerate Representations 46

      Programme 4: Matrices 65

      Programme 5: Degenerate Representations 85

      Programme 6: Applications to Chemical Bonding 102

      Programme 7: Applications to Molecular Vibration 122

      Programme 8: Linear Combinations 139

      Bibliography 173

      Mathematical Data for use with Character Tables 174

      Character Tables for Chemically Important Symmetry Groups 176

      Index 186

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