International Tables for Crystallography, Volume A

This volume is a comprehensive reference for crystallography, focusing on space-group symmetry and essential data for researchers and students.

The International Tables for Crystallography, Volume A serves as an essential resource in the field of crystallography and structural science. This volume focuses on space-group symmetry, providing comprehensive diagrams and tables that detail the 17 plane groups, the 230 space groups, and the 32 crystallographic point groups. Edited by M. I. Aroyo, this updated edition has undergone significant revisions to enhance its usability and relevance for researchers and students alike.

Part 1 of the volume introduces the fundamental concepts of space-group symmetry, covering topics such as crystallographic and space-group symmetry, coordinate-system transformations, and methods for determining space groups. Tailored for educational purposes, this section is particularly beneficial for undergraduates and graduates, while also offering a clear overview for researchers from diverse fields who wish to grasp the principles of symmetry in crystallography.

Part 2 presents a detailed collection of diagrams and tables of plane- and space-group data. It includes a guide that clarifies the layout and symbols used in these tables, making it an invaluable resource not only for professional crystallographers but also for chemists, physicists, mineralogists, biologists, and material scientists. The advanced topics covered in Part 3 delve into crystal lattices, point groups, and magnetic space groups, ensuring that the International Tables for Crystallography, Volume A is a comprehensive reference for all aspects of crystal symmetry.