Symmetry and Structure - Couverture souple

Kettle, S.F.A.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0471907057 ISBN 13 : 9780471907053

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 1985

Synopsis

This book is designed to provide the student of chemistry with an introduction to group theory. The author emphasizes the concepts and applications of group theory rather than the mathematics, which are treated in some depth in the appendices. This approach will enable the student to understand and apply group theory earlier than is now common. The principles of group theory are introduced gradually and in such a way that, from the outset, the student is rewarded by novel insights into the problems of molecular structure and bonding. Both molecular symmetry and molecular electronic structure are covered by the author. Having read the book the student should be able to apply group theory to every area of chemistry to which it is relevant. Chapters one through seven cover basic concepts and chapter nine through eleven more advanced topics. Chapter eight bridges these two levels so that the book as a whole enables the student to develop his understanding of the subject in a logical way.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

The Third Edition of Symmetry and Structure: Readable Group Theory for Chemists builds on the foundation of the second edition presenting all aspects of group theory relevant to chemists. By using a diagrammatical approach and demonstrating the physical principles involved in understanding group theory the book provides a non–mathematical, yet thorough, treatment of this important topic.

This new edition has been fully revised and updated to enhance its accessibility.  It focuses on the applications and concepts of group theory, rather than the detailed mathematics associated with the subject. The mathematical appendix has been written at an accessible level and character tables have been given a pictorial interpretation in order to offer a deeper insight into the nature of irreducible representations.

• pictorial representation of character tables

• large number of diagrams and tables for ease of reading and to enhance student understanding

• problems and summaries included in each chapter

• all the applications of group theory covered are applied to the water molecule initially to enable greater student understanding

important topics normally regarded as advanced , such as complex characters, spherical symmetry, double groups (odd–electron systems), spin–orbit coupling and space groups are presented in a readable but insightful manner

Présentation de l'éditeur

Building on the foundation of the Second Edition, Symmetry and Structure: Readable Group Theory for Chemists, Third Edition turns the complex and potentially difficult subject of group theory into an accessible and readable account of this core area of chemistry. By using a diagrammatical approach and demonstrating the physical principles involved in understanding group theory, the text provides a non–mathematical, yet thorough, treatment of this broad topic. This new edition has been fully revised and updated to include a much more three–dimensional and accurate visualization of many of the key topics. The chapter on octahedral molecules is extended to cover the important topic of the ligand field theory of octahedral transition metal complexes. Problems and summaries are included at the end of each chapter, the book provides detailed answers to frequently asked questions, and numerous diagrams and tables are featured for ease of reading and to enhance student understanding.

Symmetry and Structure: Readable Group Theory for Chemists, Third Edition is an essential textbook for all students, researchers and lecturers in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, physics and material science.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1985
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0471907057
• ISBN 13: 9780471907053
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 340
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible