A DEFINITION OF SYMMETRY

Michel Petitjean (1)

1 MTI - Molécules Thérapeutiques in silico

A definition of symmetry is presented. It is based under few assumptions and is shown to be applicable to several situations where specific definitions were previously in vigor. The roles of groups and distances are investigated in this framework.

Mots clés: symmetry

Domaines: Mathématiques [math]

Michel Petitjean. A DEFINITION OF SYMMETRY. Symmetry: Culture and Science, 2007, 18 (2-3), pp.99 - 119. ⟨hal-01552499⟩