Elements of X-Ray Diffraction

Abstract

Elements of X-Ray Diffraction is published as one in a series of reference books primarily designed for metallurgists. The treatment is introductory, intended for the reader who has had little or no previous experience with the theory or application of X-rays to structure problems. Problems of particular concern in the study of metals and alloys are emphasized. The book does not attempt to provide adequate background for the complete elucidation of the structures of complex crystals. It primarily presents the apparatus and theory of methods for study of crystalline powders and of the Laue method. It is written in terms of Bragg's law; reciprocal lattice theory is described only briefly in an appendix. Space group theory is also only briefly mentioned as the subject of crystal structure is approached through the concept of the point lattice. © 1957, American Chemical Society. All rights reserved.