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Whereas rule b makes things slightly easier in reciprocal space, we must be aware that in reciprocal space we have additional symmetry, namely Friedel symmetry. This means for each reciprocal symmetry operator we also have to consider the Friedel-related operator (all elements of the matrix multiplied by -1). | Whereas rule b makes things slightly easier in reciprocal space, we must be aware that in reciprocal space we have additional symmetry, namely Friedel symmetry. This means for each reciprocal symmetry operator we also have to consider the Friedel-related operator (all elements of the matrix multiplied by -1). | ||
To find centric reflections, we just solve the Eigenvalue problem A v = -v, now considering each reciprocal space symmetry operator in turn. | To find centric reflections, we just solve the Eigenvalue problem A v = -v, now considering each reciprocal space symmetry operator in turn.<br> | ||
Centric reflections in space group P2 and P2<sub>1</sub> are thus those with h,0,l. There exist space groups without centric reflections, like R3. | Centric reflections in space group P2 and P2<sub>1</sub> resulting from operator R_g = (-h, k, -l) are thus those with h,0,l. There exist space groups without centric reflections, like R3. | ||
Other definitions of centric reflections:<br> | Other definitions of centric reflections:<br> | ||
Rupp: Centric structure factors are centrosymmetrically related reflections that are additionally related by the point group symmetry of the crystal.<br> | Rupp: Centric structure factors are centrosymmetrically related reflections that are additionally related by the point group symmetry of the crystal.<p><br> | ||
Properties: centric reflections have only two phase possibilities, e.g. 0° and 180° (but in any case 180° apart), and centric reflections do not have an anomalous signal (can these properties be easily derived here?). | Properties: centric reflections have only two phase possibilities, e.g. 0° and 180° (but in any case 180° apart), and centric reflections do not have an anomalous signal (can these properties be easily derived here?). | ||