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DoITPoMS Teaching & Learning Packages Reciprocal Space Aims
Reciprocal Space AimsBefore you startIntroductionReciprocal spaceMathematical representation of reciprocal latticeEwald sphereApplications of reciprocal spaceSummaryQuestionsGoing further
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Aims

On completion of this TLP you should:

  • understand what a reciprocal lattice is
  • understand the construction of a reciprocal lattice from a known real lattice
  • understand the importance of reciprocal space in planning experiments and interpreting diffraction data
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