As the structure and behavior of molecules and crystals depend on their different symmetries, group theory becomes an essential tool in many important areas of

This substantially revised and expanded new edition of the bestselling textbook, addresses the difficulties that can arise with the mathematics that underpins t

A comprehensive discussion of group theory in the context of molecular and crystal symmetry, this book covers both point-group and space-group symmetries. - Pro

As the structure and behavior of molecules and crystals depend on their different symmetries, group theory becomes an essential tool in many important areas of

Retains the easy-to-read format and informal flavor of the previous editions, and includes new material on the symmetric properties of extended arrays (crystals