X-Ray Diffraction

**Definition:** The scattering of x-rays by matter, especially crystals, with accompanying variation in intensity due to interference effects. Analysis of the crystal structure of materials is performed by passing x-rays through them and registering the diffraction image of the rays (CRYSTALLOGRAPHY, X-RAY). (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)

**Tree numbers:** - E05.196.309.742 - E05.196.822.950 - G01.867.950 - G02.965

**Synonyms:** - Xray Diffraction