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An edition of Symmetries in Physics (1988)

Symmetries in Physics

Group Theory Applied to Physical Problems

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Everyone knows that symmetry is fundamentally important in physics. On one hand, the symmetry of a system is often the starting point for general physical considerations, and on the other hand, particular problems may be solved in simpler and more elegant ways if symmetry is taken into account. This book presents the underlying theories of symmetry and gives examples of their application in branches of physics ranging from solid-state to high-energy physics via atomic and molecular physics. The text is as self-contained as possible, with as much mathematical formalism given as required. The main emphasis is on the theory of group representations and on the method of projection operators, this is a very powerful tool which is often treated only very briefly. Discrete symmetries, continuous symmetries and symmetry breaking are also discussed, and exercises are provided to stimulate the reader to carry out original work.

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461

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Mathematical physics, Physics, Mathematical Methods in Physics, Numerical and Computational Physics

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Table of Contents

Introduction
Elements of the Theory of Finite Groups
Discrete Symmetry Groups
Representations of Finite Groups
Irreducible Representations of Special Groups
Tensor Operators and Expectation Values
Molecular Spectra
Selection Rules and Matrix Elements
Representations of Space Groups
Excitation Spectra and Selection Rules in Crystals
Lie Groups and Lie Algebras
Representations by Young Diagrams. The Method of Irreducible Tensors
Applications of the Theory of Continuous Groups
Internal Symmetries and Gauge Theories
Appendices
References
Additional References
Subject Index.

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Springer Series in Solid-State Sciences -- 64, Springer Series in Solid-State Sciences -- 64.

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530.15
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QC5.53, QC19.2-20.85

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1 online resource (xi, 461 pages 87 illustrations).
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3642970311, 364297029X
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9783642970313, 9783642970290
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851380440

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