Open AccessCoordinate transformations in modern crystallographic computing
Author(s) -
Rowicka Malgorzata,
Kudlicki Andrzej,
Zelinka Jan,
Otwinowski Zbyszek
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
acta crystallographica section a
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1600-5724
pISSN - 0108-7673
DOI - 10.1107/s0108767304017398
Subject(s) - notation , formalism (music) , computer science , coordinate system , tensor (intrinsic definition) , transformation matrix , crystallography , mathematics , chemistry , physics , pure mathematics , arithmetic , artificial intelligence , classical mechanics , art , musical , visual arts , kinematics
A review of 4 × 4‐matrix notation and of tensor formalism focused on crystallographic applications is presented. A discussion of examples shows how this notation simplifies tasks encountered in crystallographic computing.