Group Theory for Chemists

Written primarily for undergraduate chemists, this volume covers the essential group theory encountered in chemistry degree courses, with emphasis on the application of theory. The book begins with a discussion of symmetry elements and operations, groups and their basic properties, the role of matri...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Davidson, George
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Macmillan Education UK 1991, 1991
Edition:1st ed. 1991
Series:Physical Science Series
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Symmetry
  • Elements and Symmetry
  • Operations Groups and their Basic Properties
  • Matrices
  • Representations of Groups
  • Reducible and Irreducible Representations
  • Some Important Reducible Representations Symmetry.-Adapted Linear Combinations
  • Group Theory and Vibrational Spectroscopy
  • Some Further Aspects of Vibrational Spectroscopy
  • Symmetry and Bonding
  • Electronic Spectroscopy
  • Orbital Symmetry and Chemical Reactions.-Answers to Exercises
  • Bibliography
  • Appendix
  • Index