1999/06/24 by Shoon K. Kim · 1 citation
Chemistry · Chemical Engineering · Mathematics · #History and advancements in chemistry #Catalysis and Oxidation Reactions #Advanced Physical and Chemical Molecular Interactions #Group (periodic table) #Unitary state #Symmetry operation #Group theory #Space (punctuation) #Theoretical physics #Symmetry (geometry) #Point group #Symmetry group #Space group #Molecular symmetry #Chemistry #Algebra over a field #Mathematics #Physics #Pure mathematics #Molecule #Quantum mechanics #Computer science #Political science #Geometry #Law
paper · doi:10.1017/cbo9780511534867
openalex publication_date 1999/06/24 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/05/21
This book explains the basic aspects of symmetry groups as applied to problems in physics and chemistry using an approach pioneered and developed by the author. The symmetry groups and their representations are worked out explicitly, eliminating the undue abstract nature of group theoretical methods. The author has systemized the wealth of knowledge on symmetry groups that has accumulated in the century since Fedrov discovered the 230 space groups. All space groups, unitary as well as antiunitary, are reconstructed based on the algebraic defining relations of the point groups. This work will be of great interest to graduate students and professionals in solid state physics, chemistry, mathematics, geology and those who are interested in magnetic crystal structures.