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X-ray diffraction is a powerful technique for probing atomic structures in solids. Typical interatomic distances in solids are on the order of an angstrom, necessitating X-ray wavelengths of similar scale. The energy associated with these wavelengths is around 12,000 eV. This article discusses Bragg's Law, which describes the conditions for constructive interference in diffraction, and details the role of reciprocal lattice vectors in understanding crystal structures. Key concepts such as Brillouin zones and lattice planes are also explored, highlighting their significance in material sciences.
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X-ray Diffraction Typical interatomic distances in solid are of the order of an angstrom. Thus the typical wavelength of an electromagnetic probe of such distances Must be of the order of an angstrom. Upon substituting this value for the wavelength into the energy equation, We find that E is of the order of 12 thousand eV, which is a typical X-ray Energy. Thus X-ray diffraction of crystals is a standard probe.
Bragg’s Law The integer n is known as the order of the corresponding Reflection. The composition of the basis determines the relative Intensity of the various orders of diffraction.
Reciprocal Lattice Vectors • The reciprocal lattice is defined as the set of all wave vectors K that yield plane waves with the periodicity of a given Bravais lattice. • Let R denotes the Bravais lattice points;consider a plane wave exp(ik.r). This will have the periodicity of the lattice if the wave vector k=K, such that exp(iK.(r+R)=exp(iK.r) for any r and all R Bravais lattice.
Reciprocal Lattice Vectors • Thus the reciprocal lattice vectors K must satisfy • exp(iK.R)=1