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The electrons around the atoms scatter X-rays in all directions.
We are primarily interested in the X-rays which constructively interfere.
Total path difference = 2dhklsinθ
Constructive Interference when nλ = 2dhklsinθ
2θ is the measured angle
2θ is the measured angle