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The same as a crystallographic group. It is named after E.S. Fedorov, who listed all such groups in the three-dimensional case around 1891 (see [1]).

References

[1] E.S. Fedorov, "The symmetry and structure of crystals. Fundamental works" , Moscow (1949) pp. 111–255 (In Russian)


Comments

For a bit of history see also Crystallographic group.

How to Cite This Entry:
Fedorov group. E.B. Vinberg (originator), Encyclopedia of Mathematics. URL: http://encyclopediaofmath.org/index.php?title=Fedorov_group&oldid=15793
This text originally appeared in Encyclopedia of Mathematics - ISBN 1402006098