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Molecular Symmetry, Group Theory and Applications (57P)

Molecular Symmetry, Group Theory and Applications (57P)

Molecular Symmetry, Group Theory and Applications (57P)

This note provides a systematic treatment of symmetry in chemical systems within the mathematical framework known as group theory. Topics covered includes: Symmetry operations and symmetry elements, Symmetry classification of molecules – point groups, Symmetry and physical properties, Combining symmetry operations: group multiplication, Constructing higher groups from simpler groups, Mathematical definition of a group, Transformation matrices, Matrix representations of groups, Properties of matrix representations, Reduction of representations, Irreducible representations and symmetry species, Bonding in diatomics, Bonding in polyatomics, Molecular vibrations, Group theory and molecular electronic states.

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s57 Pages
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