Symmetry element

A symmetry element is a point of reference about which symmetry operations can take place. In particular, symmetry elements can be centers of inversion, axes of rotation and mirror planes.[1]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Robert G. Mortimer (10 June 2005). Mathematics for Physical Chemistry. Academic Press. pp. 276–. ISBN 978-0-08-049288-9.


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