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A P P L I C AT I O N S O F G RO U P T H E O RY TO ATO M S ,

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 under-

stand 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 a hundred end-of-chapter exercises, this book is invaluable for grad-

uate students and researchers in physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, and

materials science.

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.

THOMAS WOLFRAM

is a former Chairman and Professor of Physics at the

Middle East Technical University in Ankara, Turkey. He has been a recipient of

Humboldt and Fulbright Fellowships. Currently he is a Professor of Physics and

Director of Basic Sciences at TED University in Ankara.

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A P P L I CATI ONS O F GROUP T HE ORY

TO ATOMS, MOLECULES,

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THOMAS WOLFRAM

Formerly of the University of Missouri-Columbia

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TED University, Ankara

Formerly of Middle East Technical University, Ankara