TY - BOOK AU - Kim,Shoon Kyung TI - Group theoretical methods and applications to molecules and crystals SN - 9780511534867 (ebook) AV - QD455.3.G75 K56 1999 U1 - 512/.2 21 PY - 1999/// CY - Cambridge PB - Cambridge University Press KW - Group theory KW - Chemistry, Physical and theoretical KW - Mathematics KW - Crystallography, Mathematical N1 - Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015); 1; Linear transformations --; 2; Theory of matrix transformations --; 3; Elements of abstract group theory --; 4; Unitary and orthogonal groups --; 5; Point groups of finite order --; 6; Theory of group representations --; 7; Construction of symmetry-adapted linear combinations based on the correspondence theorem --; 8; Subduced and Induced representations --; 9; Elements of continuous groups --; 10; Representations of the rotation group --; 11; Single- and double-valued representations of point groups --; 12; Projective representations --; 13; 230 space groups --; 14; Representations of the space groups --; 15; Applications of unirreps of space groups to energy bands and vibrational modes of crystals N2 - 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 UR - https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511534867 ER -