Reducible Representation for Linear Molecules

Ian J. McNaught
School of Human and Biomedical Sciences, University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT 2601 Australia
J. Chem. Educ., 1997, 74 (7), p 809
DOI: 10.1021/ed074p809
Publication Date (Web): July 1, 1997

Abstract

Simple methods are described that permit the ready writing of reducible representations for systems described by the point groups Dinfiniteh and Cinfinitev. Examples of applying the methods are given to problems in vibrational and electronic spectroscopy as well as bonding theory.

Keywords (Audience):

Upper-Division Undergraduate

Keywords (Domain):

Physical Chemistry

Keywords (Subject):

Theoretical Chemistry

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    • A Simple Reduction Process for the Normal Vibrational Modes Occurring in Linear Molecules

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      Journal of Chemical Education2005 82 (1), 140

      The students in molecular spectroscopy courses are often required to determine the permitted normal vibrations for linear molecules that belong to the groups C∞ν and D∞h. The reducible group representations generated by the use of Cartesian coordinates ...

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