Introduction to group theory for molecules and solids
Advanced Course given by Andrea Dal Corso
Term
3
Credit
4
Start Date
End Date
Room
131
Schedule
Fri: 14:00-16:00
Program
- Introduction to the symmetry of molecules and solids.
- Abstract theory of finite groups.
- Introduction to the theory of representations.
- The 32 crystallographic point groups.
- Symmetry classification of the vibrational modes of a molecule.
- Symmetry classification of Bloch wave-functions and phonon modes in solids.