Reviews for Symmetry in molecules and crystals

The average rating for Symmetry in molecules and crystals based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2020-01-15 00:00:00 Gregory T Becker Having read several books on group theory, I can come out and say that Kettle's book is not my first encounter with this subject matter. Still, I found this book pretty good, perhaps even on par with Vincent's Programmed introduction . Am I biased because I already have some knowledge on group theory? It may be so. The first, introductory chapter is probably a bit too abrupt for an absolute beginner, but for me it was a nice recap and it freshened up my memory. I love how thoroughly Kettle goes through exemplary molecules for certain groups. With such detailed explanations of virtually everything with graphic examples (symmetry operations, orbitals, mixing of orbitals etc.), I think anyone could learn to apply the principles of group theory for simple molecules (groups). Recommended.

Review # 2 was written on 2017-03-13 00:00:00 FRANK HORN I learned some things, and this was certainly the most readable treatment of group theory applied to molecules and crystals. I read this book during labs and exams when I wasn't doing anything else but needed to be available to students, so it took almost a year to finish.