Group Theory with Applications in Chemical Physics [Hardcover]

Patrick Jacobs (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 21, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0521642507 | ISBN-13: 978-0521642507

Group Theory is an indispensable mathematical tool in many branches of physics and chemistry. Providing a detailed account of Group Theory and its applications to chemical physics, the first half of this book focuses on elementary topics, such as molecular and crystal symmetry. The latter, more advanced portion includes proven examples. The book's comprehensive coverage makes it suitable for a two-semester course at the advanced undergraduate and graduate levels.

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“The mathematical development is clear and concise, and examples interspersed throughout clearly illustrate the different principles considered. For practicing chemists or physicists with previous exposure to group theory, this book is indispensable. As a primary resource for special-topics graduate courses, this book would be outstanding.”
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Book Description

Group Theory is an indispensible mathematical tool in many branches of physics and chemistry. This book provides a self-contained and rigorous account on the fundamentals and applications of Group Theory and Symmetry to chemical physics. The first half of the book focuses on elementary topics, such as molecular and crystal symmetry, whilst the latter half is more advanced in nature. With the inclusion of worked examples, this is an ideal text for a two semester course at advanced undergraduate and graduate level.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 506 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (November 21, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521642507
• ISBN-13: 978-0521642507
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,421,662 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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