Listing the elements of a symmetry group of a frieze pattern

In summary, the conversation discusses the problem of a frieze pattern F with horizontal and glide reflective symmetry, but lacking 180 degree rotation and vertical reflective symmetry. The symmetry group G for F is composed of reflection and translational symmetries, with the mirror of the reflection parallel to the vector of the translation. The elements of G include translations, glide reflections, horizontal reflections, and the identity.
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JohnMcBetty
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I have run into a problem where I have a frieze pattern F, the frieze pattern has horizontal refelctive symmetry, glide reflective symmetry, but does not have 180 degree rotation and does not have vertical reflective symmetry.

G represents the symmetry group for F. G={reflection symmetry, translational symmetry} and the mirror of the reflection is parallel to the vector of the translation. Hence a glide reflection with the translation composed with the reflection.

I now have to list the elements of G, not exactly sure what to do at that point. Can anybody help me out?
 
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this sounds like the "jump" frieze group, which is isomorphic to Z x Z2, and generated by
the horizontal translation (1,0) and the horizontal reflection (0,1). a glide reflection is of the form (k,1). as with any frieze group it is infinite, but we have basically 4 types of symmetries:

(k,0), a translation
(k,1), a glide reflection
(0,1), the horizontal reflection
(0,0), the identity.
 

1. What is a frieze pattern?

A frieze pattern is a decorative design that consists of repetitive elements, often used in architecture or art.

2. What is a symmetry group?

A symmetry group is a set of symmetries or transformations that can be applied to an object or pattern, resulting in an unchanged appearance.

3. How many elements are in a symmetry group of a frieze pattern?

The number of elements in a symmetry group of a frieze pattern can vary, but it is always finite and can range from a few to infinitely many.

4. What are the different types of symmetry in a frieze pattern?

There are three types of symmetry commonly found in frieze patterns: translation, reflection, and rotation. These symmetries can occur individually or in combination with each other.

5. How can listing the elements of a symmetry group help in understanding a frieze pattern?

Listing the elements of a symmetry group can help in identifying the patterns and symmetries present in a frieze pattern, as well as predicting possible transformations and repetitions. This can aid in analyzing and creating similar patterns.

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