x-ray diffraction

x-ray diffraction

n.

The scattering of x-rays by crystal atoms, producing a diffraction pattern that yields information about the structure of the crystal.

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X-ray diffraction

Noun

Physics the scattering of X-rays on contact with matter, resulting in changes in radiation intensity, which is used for studying atomic structure

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x-ray diffraction

The scattering of x-rays by crystal atoms, producing a diffraction pattern that yields information about the structure of the crystal. X-ray diffraction is used in x-ray crystallography.

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Noun

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X-ray diffraction - the scattering of X rays by the atoms of a crystal; the diffraction pattern shows structure of the crystal diffraction - when light passes sharp edges or goes through narrow slits the rays are deflected and produce fringes of light and dark bands