Distance, Symmetry, and Topology in Carbon Nanomaterials

Download or read book Distance, Symmetry, and Topology in Carbon Nanomaterials written by Ali Reza Ashrafi and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-08-16 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This contributed volume is inspired by the seminal discovery and identification of C60. Starting with a comprehensive discussion featuring graphene based nanostructures, subsequent chapters include topological descriptions of matrices, polynomials and indices, and an extended analysis of the symmetry and topology of nanostructures. Carbon allotropes such as diamond and its connection to higher-dimensional spaces is explored along with important mathematical and topological considerations. Further topics covered include spontaneous symmetry breaking in graphene, polyhedral carbon structures, nanotube junction energetics, and cyclic polyines as relatives of nanotubes and fullerenes. This book is aimed at researchers active in the study of carbon materials science and technology.