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About the Author
Pieter Thyssen is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Catholic University of Leuven. He completed his PhD in Theoretical Chemistry in 2013, and is currently working on a second PhD in the Philosophy and Foundations of Physics. Arnout Ceulemans is Professor of Theoretical Chemistry at the Catholic University of Leuven. His research is devoted to the development and application of group theory and topology to chemistry.
Reviews
It is a most fascinating story marrying mathematics, physics and chemistry that is a joy to read about, or work in. * Adhemar Bultheel, European Mathematical Society Reviews *
Shattered Symmetry is a well-done textbook suitable for science students interested in learning the power and beauty of group theory and its applications... very useful also to experienced researchers looking for a comprehensive overview of the subject, till its latest applications, which, according to the authors, will open the gate to new challenges. * Salvatore Esposito, Contemporary Physics *
...it is a most fascinating story marrying mathematics, physics and chemistry that is a joy to read about, or work in. * Adhemar Bultheel, European Mathematical Society *
The subtitle of this marvellous book could have been: All you always wanted to know about Lie groups, but were too afraid to ask. Most of the time, books dealing with such a subject propose a mathematical treatment that goes well beyond the basic calculus knowledge of physicists and chemists. This one uses simple calculus and takes the reader by the hand through all chapters in a step-by-step way; difficulties are handled gradually in a very pedagogical presentation. * Xavier Assfeld, Acta Cryst *
Book Information
ISBN 9780190611392
Author Pieter Thyssen
Format Hardback
Page Count 528
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 888g
Dimensions(mm) 242mm * 164mm * 36mm