Leumas Physics

Bragg Diffraction

theta_b = asin(n·λ/(2·d))

What it says

The angle at which X-rays reflect strongly off crystal planes — how crystal structures are read.

Symbols

SymbolQuantityDimension
theta_bBragg angle (rad)1
nOrder (dimensionless)1
λWavelength (m)L
dPlane spacing (m)L

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