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August 31, 2010Journal of Applied CrystallographyOpen Access

Jmol– a paradigm shift in crystallographic visualization

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RHRobert M. HansonSt. Olaf College

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Implication

Software review demonstrates enhanced browser-based crystallographic visualization capabilities in educational settings, suggesting transformative potential for teaching molecular symmetry.

Key Points

  • To describe the expanded capabilities of modern Jmol software for teaching crystallography and molecular structure determination within standard web browsers.
  • Evaluated instructional applications and graphical features of recent Jmol applet versions.
  • Assessed software tools designed to model molecular symmetry, spatial uncertainty, and crystallographic structures interactively.
  • Demonstrated that browser-based virtual models allow interactive exploration of complex crystallographic structures without specialized local software.
  • Identified advanced tools within Jmol that convey molecular symmetry and data uncertainty to enhance classroom learning in chemistry.

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Robert M. Hanson (2010) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1047b110ed65f1d0fc9bbdhttps://doi.org/10.1107/s0021889810030256
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