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Group Theory for Chemists

  • Textbook
  • © 1991

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Authors:
  1. George Davidson

    1. Dept of Chemistry, University of Nottingham, UK

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Part of the book series: Physical Science Series (PHYSSS)

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. Symmetry elements and symmetry operations

    • George Davidson
    Pages 1-16

  3. Groups and their basic properties

    • George Davidson
    Pages 17-33

  4. Matrices

    • George Davidson
    Pages 34-38

  5. Representations of groups

    • George Davidson
    Pages 39-51

  6. Reducible and irreducible representations

    • George Davidson
    Pages 52-64

  7. Some important reducible representations

    • George Davidson
    Pages 65-80

  8. Symmetry-adapted linear combinations

    • George Davidson
    Pages 81-90

  9. Group theory and vibrational spectroscopy

    • George Davidson
    Pages 91-110

  10. Further aspects of vibrational spectroscopy

    • George Davidson
    Pages 111-122

  11. Symmetry and bonding

    • George Davidson
    Pages 123-149

  12. Electronic spectroscopy

    • George Davidson
    Pages 150-160

  13. Orbital symmetry and chemical reactions

    • George Davidson
    Pages 161-172

  14. Back Matter

    Pages 173-212
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About this book

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 matrices and how groups are represented. The introductory chapters are then followed by a discussion of reducible and irreducible representations before the application of group theory to vibrational and electronic spectroscopy is explained. The book concludes with a discussion of orbital symmetry and its affect on chemical reactions.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Dept of Chemistry, University of Nottingham, UK

    George Davidson

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