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Introduction to Crystallography

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Authors:
  1. Frank Hoffmann

    1. Universität Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

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  • Provides an understanding of crystallographic relationships and the basic concepts of crystallography
  • Takes the reader on a fascinating tour of shapes, patterns, symmetries and structures
  • Ideal for beginners without prior knowledge of the area
  • Accompanying online materials allow the reader to explore 3D models of crystal structures

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-X
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  2. Introduction

    • Frank Hoffmann
    Pages 1-32

  3. Crystal Shapes and Bravais Lattices

    • Frank Hoffmann
    Pages 33-89

  4. Symmetry (Is Everywhere)

    • Frank Hoffmann
    Pages 91-125

  5. Symmetry in the Plane: About Wallpaper Patterns, Islamic Mosaics, Drawings from Escher, and Heterogeneous Catalysts

    • Frank Hoffmann
    Pages 127-150

  6. Translational Symmetry Elements in Crystals and Space Groups I

    • Frank Hoffmann
    Pages 151-182

  7. Space Groups II: International Tables

    • Frank Hoffmann
    Pages 183-222

  8. Some Real Crystal Structures: From Theory to Practice

    • Frank Hoffmann
    Pages 223-255

  9. “Forbidden” Symmetry

    • Frank Hoffmann
    Pages 257-273

  10. Porous Crystals, Crystal Structures as Networks, and an Insight into Crystallographic Topology

    • Frank Hoffmann
    Pages 275-299

  11. Back Matter

    Pages 301-309
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About this book

This book invites you on a systematic tour through the fascinating world of crystals and their symmetries. The reader will gain an understanding of the symmetry of external crystal forms (morphology) and become acquainted with all the symmetry elements needed to classify and describe crystal structures. The book explains the context in a very vivid, non-mathematical way and captivates with clear, high-quality illustrations. Online materials accompany the book; including 3D models the reader can explore on screen to aid in the spatial understanding of the structure of crystals. 

After reading the book, you will not only know what a space group is and how to read the International Tables for Crystallography, but will also be able to interpret crystallographic specifications in specialist publications. If questions remain, you also have the opportunity to ask the author on the book's website.

Reviews

“It is a nice introduction to the subject for students of the earth sciences, chemistry and possibly the life sciences. … considering that for an increasing fraction of students a formal and rigorous treatment has become highly repulsive, a textbook like the present one does have a role to play.” (Massimo Nespolo, Acta Crystallographica, May 4, 2021)


Authors and Affiliations

  • Universität Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

    Frank Hoffmann

About the author

Frank Hoffmann is Scientific Supervisor and Head of the Central X-Ray Department of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Hamburg. After studying chemistry and obtaining a doctorate at the University of Hamburg, he worked as a scientific assistant to Professor Michael Fröba at the University of Gießen on periodic mesoporous organosilicas (PMOs) before moving to Hamburg in 2007 together with Fröba. His current research focus is metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). In 2014, Hoffmann held a seven-week Internet Course (MOOC) with approximately 2000 participants from around the world on the subject of crystals and symmetry.

Website to the book: crystalsymmetry.wordpress.com/textbook/ 

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