Algebraic approach to the asymmetric rigid rotor

A pure algebraic treatment of the eigenvalue equation corresponding to the asymmetric top is presented. The algebraic method employs the Holstein-Prim akoff bosonic realization of the angular momentum algebra. Explicit determi nation of the linens boson transformation coefficients of the eigenstates i s carried out by means of the coherent states formalism. No reference to sp ecial functions is needed and a completely algebraic approach is achieved. (C) 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.