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Group theory is a branch of mathematics that describes the properties of an abstract model of phenomena that depend on symmetry. Despite its abstract tone, group theory provides practical techniques for making quantitative and verifiable predictions about the behavior of atoms, molecules and solids. Once the basic ideas are clear, these techniques are easy to apply, requiring only simple arithmetic calculations.
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Lesk, A.M. (2004). The Relationship between Group Theory and Chemistry. In: Introduction to Symmetry and Group Theory for Chemists. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-2151-8_1
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