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Bravais lattices are a fundamental concept in crystallography, representing the three-dimensional arrangements of points in space that correspond to the positions of atoms in a crystal. The Bravais lattices are classified into 14 distinct types, each characterized by a unique combination of lattice parameters and symmetry operations. These lattices are named after Auguste Bravais, who first described them in 1848.

The 14 Bravais lattices can be further categorized into seven crystal systems based on their symmetry properties. These systems are cubic, hexagonal, tetragonal, orthorhombic, monoclinic, triclinic, and rhombohedral. Each crystal system contains one or more Bravais lattices, with the cubic system having the highest symmetry and the triclinic system having the lowest.

The Bravais lattices are essential in understanding the physical and chemical properties of crystals, as they determine the packing of atoms and the resulting electronic structure. They are also used in the design and analysis of materials for various applications, such as semiconductors, metals, and ceramics.

In addition to the 14 Bravais lattices, there are also variants that can be derived from these lattices by applying additional symmetry operations or by considering different unit cells. These variants are known as Bravais lattice variants and can be used to describe more complex crystal structures. Some examples of Bravais lattice variants include the face-centered cubic (FCC) and body-centered cubic (BCC) lattices, which are derived from the cubic Bravais lattice by adding additional atoms to the unit cell.