This informative book explains the principles and practice of one of the most important methods of determining the structures of molecules, a subject of central interest in modern chemistry. It includes a set of case studies to illustrate how the method works. Mathematical treatment is kept at a relatively low level and is complemented by extensive graphical illustrations.

Table of Contents

1. The basis of the method; 2. The method step by step; 3. The method illustrated by edxamples; 4. Further topics; Appendix (Answers to problems)