The Book
The book explains:
- The basics of Group Theory
- What symmetry elements and operations are
- How to identify point groups
- The theorems involved
- The applications of Group Theory to spectroscopy
This book has been specially designed to use a simple and easily understandable approach that explains the basics of symmetry elements and operations, how to identify point groups and the application of group theory in spectroscopy. The numerous worked-out examples and illustrations of symmetry elements and operations guide the reader in a step-wise manner through the subject. Even those without a background in mathematics will find this approach easy and helpful. The book is based on the prescribed syllabus for M Sc Chemistry and can be used by students across India as a textbook. It can be used as a reference book by B Sc Chemistry students.
The Author(s)
Dr S Swarnalakshmi is presently Reader, T Saroja is Selection Grade Lecturer and R M Ezhilarasi is Senior Scale Lecturer in the Chemistry Department at Guru Nanak College, Chennai.
Table of Contents
Symmetry elements and symmetry operations / Symmetry elements and point groups / Matrix representation of symmetry operations / Representation of point groups / Irreducible representations and character tables / Symmetry of hybrid orbitals / Determination of symmetry of vibrational modes / Infrared and Raman activity of molecular vibrations / Selection rules for electronic transitions / Appendices / Exercises / References / Index