Description
Book SynopsisThis 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 ContentsPreface 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
