Overview

This book is a concise explanation of the logical development of basic crystallographic concepts. It includes extensive discussion of crystals and lattices, symmetry, crystal systems and geometry, X-ray diffraction, determination of atomic positions, and more. It contains well-chosen selection of problems, with answers. This book is ideal for crystallography course or as supplement to physical chemistry courses.
Content:
• Front Matter
• Preface
• Table of Contents
1. Crystals and Lattices
2. Symmetry
3. Crystal Systems and Geometry
4. Space Groups and Equivalent Positions
5. X-ray Diffraction
6. Determination of Atomic Positions
7. Some Simple Structures
Appendices
• Solutions to Exercises
Index