An algorithm for the determination of space groups
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Abstract:
This semiexpository paper presents in detail a numerical formulation of an algorithm for the determination of all $n$-dimensional, crystallographic space groups. The implementation of this algorithm on a digital computer is also described.References
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Additional Information
- © Copyright 1969 American Mathematical Society
- Journal: Math. Comp. 23 (1969), 499-514
- MSC: Primary 20.60; Secondary 65.00
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1090/S0025-5718-1969-0246975-6
- MathSciNet review: 0246975