The discussion focuses on the mathematical foundations of macromolecular crystallography, highlighting key resources for understanding the rigorous mathematical theory behind X-ray crystallography. Notable book recommendations include "Mathematical Crystallography" by Harold Hilton, which is regarded as one of the best texts on the subject, and "Mathematical Crystallography: An Introduction to the Mathematical Foundations of Crystallography" by Boisen and Gibbs. Additional suggestions include "Crystal Structure Determination" by Werner Massa for beginners and "Fundamentals of Crystallography" by Carmello Giacarvazzo et al. for more advanced students.
PREREQUISITESThis discussion is beneficial for students and researchers in crystallography, particularly those pursuing advanced studies in macromolecular structures and mathematical applications in the field.
verty said:Do you not want normal crystallography books? Here are two suggested by MIT to their grad students:
Werner Massa - Crystal Structure Determination
"Everything important is explained and the book starts from scratch."
Carmello Giacarvazzo, et al. - Fundamentals of Crystallography
"The somewhat more advanced student may like [this book]. Even though the word "fundamentals" appears in the title of the book, it is very helpful to have prior knowledge, when attempting to read [it]. This book covers all the basics and should be sufficient for most PhD students.