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  1. Fields of Study
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. analytical methods
  4. X-ray scattering
  5. X-ray diffraction
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. experimental design
  3. mathematics and statistics
  4. analytical methods
  5. X-ray scattering
  6. X-ray diffraction
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. experimental design
  3. mathematics and statistics
  4. analytical methods
  5. X-ray scattering
  6. X-ray diffraction

Preferred term

X-ray diffraction

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The scattering of x-rays by matter, especially crystals, with accompanying variation in intensity due to interference effects. Analysis of the crystal structure of materials is performed by passing x-rays through them and registering the diffraction image of the rays (crystallography, X-ray).

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • X ray crystallography
  • X-ray crystallography
  • X ray diffraction
  • Xray diffraction

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/105826

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