Molecular Symmetry and Group Theory 1st Edition by Robert L Carter ISBN 0471149551 9780471149552

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ISBN 10: 0471149551
ISBN 13: 9780471149552
Author: Robert L Carter

A thorough introduction to molecular symmetry and group theory as applied to chemical problems. Readers will discover by example the power of symmetry arguments in understanding otherwise intimidating theoretical problems in chemistry. This book demonstrates the centrality of symmetry and group theory to a complete understanding of the theory of structure and bonding.

Molecular Symmetry and Group Theory 1st Edition Table of contents:

Part I: Foundations of Molecular Symmetry

1. Introduction to Molecular Symmetry
   An overview of symmetry in molecules, its importance in chemistry, and how it influences molecular properties.

2. Symmetry Elements and Operations
   Description of the fundamental symmetry elements (such as mirror planes, axes of rotation) and operations (inversion, rotation, etc.) that define the symmetry of a molecule.

3. Point Groups and Their Classification
   Introduction to point groups, the classification of molecules based on their symmetry, and how to assign molecules to specific point groups.

4. Symmetry in Molecular Spectroscopy
   How molecular symmetry relates to vibrational modes, infrared and Raman spectroscopy, and selection rules in spectroscopic transitions.

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Part II: Group Theory for Chemists

5. Fundamentals of Group Theory
   The basic principles of group theory, including groups, subgroups, and the concept of group representations.

6. Mathematical Tools of Group Theory
   Exploration of matrices, character tables, and the use of group theory to solve chemical problems.

7. Symmetry-Adapted Linear Combinations (SALCs)
   How symmetry-adapted linear combinations are used to construct molecular orbitals and predict molecular behavior.

8. Application of Group Theory to Molecular Orbitals
   The use of group theory to describe molecular orbitals, including the classification of orbitals according to symmetry and how symmetry affects bonding.

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Part III: Symmetry in Action: Applications to Molecules

9. Molecular Vibrations and Symmetry
   How symmetry determines the vibrational modes of molecules and its role in normal mode analysis.

10. Electronic Structure and Bonding in Molecules
    Understanding the influence of symmetry on the electronic structure, molecular bonding, and the use of group theory in determining molecular orbitals.

11. Spectroscopy and Symmetry
    The application of symmetry and group theory in understanding various spectroscopic techniques such as UV-Vis, NMR, and X-ray diffraction.

12. Molecular Symmetry in Chemical Reactions
    Exploring the role of symmetry in chemical reactions, including reaction mechanisms and the selection rules that govern the reactivity of molecules.

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Part IV: Advanced Topics in Molecular Symmetry

13. Group Theory and Coordination Chemistry
    How group theory is applied to coordination compounds, including symmetry considerations in ligand field theory and molecular structure.

14. Symmetry and the Properties of Crystals
    Application of group theory to crystallography, the symmetry of crystal lattices, and the use of symmetry in understanding solid-state materials.

15. Time-Reversal Symmetry and Molecular Dynamics
    A discussion of time-reversal symmetry, molecular dynamics simulations, and how symmetry principles are applied in computational chemistry.

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Part V: Special Topics and Case Studies

16. Symmetry in Bioinorganic Chemistry
    Exploration of the role of symmetry in biological molecules, including metal-ligand interactions and the symmetry of metalloproteins.

17. Advanced Symmetry: Theory and Computational Methods
    An advanced treatment of symmetry in molecular systems, including computational methods for symmetry analysis and prediction of molecular properties.

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