diffraction

(noun)

the breaking up of an electromagnetic wave as it passes a geometric structure (e.g., a slit), followed by reconstruction of the wave by interference

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Examples of diffraction in the following topics:

  • X-Ray Diffraction Analysis

    • X-ray diffraction is a method that characterizes the structural composition of matter and using mathematical models.
    • It begins with the identification of molecules using the international center for diffraction database (ICDD).
    • X-ray diffraction analysis workflow.
    • In an X-ray diffraction measurement, a crystal is mounted on a goniometer and gradually rotated while being bombarded with X-rays, producing a diffraction pattern of regularly spaced spots known as reflections.
    • Summarize the methods used for x-ray diffraction analysis and the contributions they have made to science
  • Magnification and Resolution

    • At very high magnifications with transmitted light, point objects are seen as fuzzy discs surrounded by diffraction rings.
    • It is this effect of diffraction that limits a microscope's ability to resolve fine details.
    • The extent and magnitude of the diffraction patterns are affected by the wavelength of light (λ), the refractive materials used to manufacture the objective lens, and the numerical aperture (NA) of the objective lens.
    • This is known as the diffraction limit.
  • Crystallographic Analysis

    • The field has greatly advanced with the development of x-ray diffraction methods, where the matter analyzed is usually in its crystal form.
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