Space groups for solid state scientists Researchers within the solid state frequently need to understand publications that use space group information and are invariably disappointed when they turn necessarily to the mammoth eight volume set International Tables of Crystallography so complete and at the same time so closely written that those not trained explicitly in crystallography cannot understand the explanations given. Huge sections of the Tables are given over to extremely careful and elaborate explanations and definitions that may be of interest to those crystallographers specialising in symmetry but tend to obscur This comprehensively revised essentially rewritten new edition of the 1990 edition (described as extremely useful by Mathematical Reviews and as understandable and comprehensive by Scitech) guides readers through the dense array of mathematical information in the International Tables Volume A. Thus most scientists seeking to understand a crystal structure publication can do this from this book without necessarily having to consult the International Tables itself. This remains the only book aimed at non crystallographers that is devoted to teaching them about crystallographic space groups. Researchers within the solid state frequently need to understand publications that use space group information and are invariably disappointed when they turn necessarily to the mammoth eight volume set International Tables of Crystallography so complete and at the same time so closely written that those not trained explicitly in crystallography cannot understand the explanations given. Huge sections of the Tables are given over to extremely careful and elaborate explanations and definitions that may be of interest to those crystallographers specialising in symmetry but tend to obscure the meanings for those who are not so inclined. Five editions have now published since the first compilation in 1983 incorporating a diverse panorama of new content and even introducing new symmetry elements that had not been considered earlier. In addition the International Union has recently brought out whole new tranches of content: Volume A1 (on subgroups) and Volume E (on frieze rod and layer groups important for the study of 1 and 2 dimensional systems such as domain walls). Reflecting the bewildering array of recent changes to the International Tables this new edition brings the standard of science well up to date reorganizes the logical order of chapters improves diagrams and presents clearer explanations to aid understanding Clarifies condenses and simplifies the meaning of the deeply written complete Tables of Crystallography into manageable chunks Provides a detailed multi factor interdisciplinary explanation of how to use the International Tables for a number of possible hitherto unexplored uses Presents essential knowledge to those needing the necessary but missing pedagogical support and detailed advice useful for instance in symmetry of domain walls in solids