What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to explore how Jmol can enhance the visualization and teaching of crystallographic symmetry concepts.

May 20, 2026Open Access

Visualizing and teaching crystallographic symmetry using Jmol

DJDean H. JohnstonOtterbein University RHRobert M. HansonSt. Olaf College

Key Points

The aim is to explore how Jmol can enhance the visualization and teaching of crystallographic symmetry concepts.
Developed interactive pages for user engagement with symmetry groups including space and plane groups.
Illustrated relationships among groups and subgroups using various molecular and ionic structures.
Users reported a higher understanding of symmetry concepts after using the Jmol visualization tools.
The interactive modules facilitated better comprehension of complex group relationships.

Abstract

The Jmol Space Group Symmetry Visualizer website provides a modular set of interactive pages for the visualization of symmetry groups, including both space groups and plane groups, as well as subperiodic groups (frieze, rod, and layer). Groups and group–subgroup relationships are illustrated using a variety of molecular and ionic structures.

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