X-Ray Diffraction

Synonyms

Diffraction, X-Ray

Diffraction, Xray

Diffractions, X-Ray

Diffractions, Xray

X Ray Diffraction

X-Ray Diffractions

Xray Diffraction

Xray Diffractions

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). (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)