Zeros of covariant vector fields for the point groups : invariant formulation

Abstract

All finite as well as infinite (matrix) point subgroups of full orthogonal groups in two and three dimensions are considered. For each point group a polynomial integrity basis for invariants and the basic polynomial vector fields are first given. Then, the strata are defined via equations and inequalities involving the integrity basis. Finally, equations for zeros of a covariant vector field are given on each stratum in terms of the integrity basis, which appears via coefficients in the expansion of the vector field on the vector-field basis. All the results are tabulated and an illustration using the cubic group is presented. Mathematical background sufficient for extensions of the results is also given