On \(\nu +1\)-lattices (Q1060619)

This paper is somewhat an extension of the authors previous work on the representation of crystal lattices [ibid. 14, 175-190 (1984; Zbl 0543.73001)] and that of the work by \textit{J. L. Ericksen} [Int. J. Solids Struct. 6, 951-957 (1970)] and \textit{G. P. Parry} [ibid. 14, 283-287 (1978; Zbl 0377.73011)] on diatomic crystals. In this work the author aims to generalize his previous findings to more complex structures than monoatomic crystals. For this, the author considers a \(-\nu +1-\)crystal lattice structure which is composed of \(\nu +1\) congruent Bravais lattice; each of them interacts with others. These simple Bravais lattices may be identical or different. After defining position and relative position vectors, the author studies several transformation rules and reduces his result to previous results on monoatomic and diatomic lattices. This work might be very useful for those working on the lattice dynamic approach of crystals.