Applications of Group Theory to Atoms, Molecules, and Solids

The majority of all knowledge concerning atoms, molecules, and solids has been derived from applications of group theory. Taking a unique, applications-oriented approach, this book gives readers the tools needed to analyze any atomic, molecular, or crystalline solid system. Using a clearly defined, eight-step program, this book helps readers to understand the power of group theory, what information can be obtained from it, and how to obtain it. The book takes in modern topics, such as graphene, carbon nanotubes and isotopic frequencies of molecules, as well as more traditional subjects: the vibrational and electronic states of molecules and solids, crystal field and ligand field theory, transition metal complexes, space groups, time reversal symmetry, and magnetic groups. With over 100 end-of-chapter exercises, this book is invaluable for graduate students and researchers in physics, chemistry, electrical engineering and materials science.

Author: Thomas Wolfram, Şinasi Ellialtıoğlu
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 01/09/2014
Pages: 481
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.25lbs
Size: 9.80h x 6.80w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9781107028524

About the Author
Wolfram, Thomas: - Thomas Wolfram is a former Chairman and Professor of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Missouri, Columbia. He has founded a science and technology laboratory for a major company and started a company that manufactured diode-pumped, fiber-optic transmitters and amplifiers.Ellialtıoğlu, Şinasi: - Şinasi Ellialtioğlu is a Professor and Director of Basic Sciences at TED University, Ankara, Turkey. He has served as the National Administrator of NATO Science Fellowships and chaired the Department of Physics at Middle East Technical University, Turkey.