electron diffraction

American

noun

Physics.

the phenomenon whereby electron waves scattered by the regularly spaced atoms of a crystal produce diffraction patterns characteristic of the crystal structure and the wavelength.

Etymology

Origin of electron diffraction

First recorded in 1925–30

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Additional electron diffraction measurements confirmed this behavior, providing strong evidence that this intermediate state exists in atomically thin, strongly bonded materials.

From Science Daily

Using the advanced analytical facilities at GIGCAS, the scientists applied techniques including cryogenic three-dimensional electron diffraction and NanoSIMS.

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Furthermore, to elucidate the role of the halogen bonds in the above-mentioned photoinduced sequential dynamics, the researchers conducted quantum chemistry calculations using the ultrafast electron diffraction results.

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It underwent structural and compositional analysis using various techniques, including X-ray diffraction, Rietveld analysis, inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry, and selected-area electron diffraction.

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The authors analysed the crystal structures using a technique known as relativistic ultrafast electron diffraction.

From Nature

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