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Introduction: Why Symmetry Still Matters
Imagine gazing through a microscope at a tiny crystal that might just hold the answer to your latest scientific question. In front of you is a wonder of nature, where symmetry and mathematics intertwine. For many chemistry researchers, crystallography is the ultimate tool, as it reveals the true arrangement of atoms within matter. Yet, as technology has made these measurements easier to obtain, one question remains as tricky as ever: How do we choose the correct space group for a crystal structure?
