Crystallography
AimsBefore you startIntroductionLatticesUnit CellLattice geometryCrystal structureClose packing and packing efficiencySymmetryCombining symmetryCrystal systemsSummaryQuestionsGoing furtherTLP creditsTLP contentsShow all contentViewing and downloading resourcesAbout the TLPsTerms of useFeedbackCredits Print this page
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Aims
On completion of this TLP you should:
- Have an understanding of the basic concepts of crystallography, i.e. lattices, motifs, symmetry elements etc.
- Be able to identify lattices and symmetry elements within those lattices.
- Know about the different types of unit cell.
- Understand the idea of close-packing and packing efficiency.
- Be familiar with the different crystal systems and Bravais lattices.