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Symmetry Summary. GLY 4200 Lab 5 - Fall, 2012. Definitions. Motif : the fundamental part of a symmetric design that, when repeated, creates the whole pattern Operation : some act that reproduces the motif to create the pattern Element : an operation located at a particular point in space.
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Symmetry Summary GLY 4200 Lab 5 - Fall, 2012
Definitions • Motif: the fundamental part of a symmetric design that, when repeated, creates the whole pattern • Operation: some act that reproduces the motif to create the pattern • Element: an operation located at a particular point in space
Symmetrical Pattern • A pattern consisting of two motifs
Symmetrical Pattern • is the symbol for a two-fold rotation, known as a diad
180 Degree Rotation • Rotate in two steps
Three Fold Rotation • 360o/3 = 120o rotation to reproduce a motif in a symmetrical pattern • is the symbol for a three-fold rotation, known as a triad
N-Fold Rotations • Respectively, 360o, 180o, 120o, 90o, and 60o
Reflection • Reflection across a “mirror plane” reproduces a motif • is the symbol for a mirror plane
Inversion • Inversion through a center to reproduce a motif in a symmetrical pattern • = symbol for an inversion center
Lab Exercise • For lab, examine each object • Report all symmetry • For rotation, the fold and number of each type of rotational axis present • Example: 1A4, 2A2 • For reflection, total number of mirror planes present, if any • For inversion, yes or no (does it have a center or doesn’t it?)
Results • Keep a copy of your results for next week’s lab – you need to turn in one, and have one copy for lab 6