Optical Analog of X-ray Diffraction

7A60.24 | Ga3
Catalog: 
7A60.24
Location: 
Ga3
Room: 
PS F175
Quantity: 
0
Setup Time: 
10 minutes
Instructors: 
Doak
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    A small laser is used to simulate x-ray diffraction using two diffraction gratings oriented vertical and horizontal grid lines.
Safety: 
Be aware of reflections of the laser off of the diffraction gratings.
Date Added: 
Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 12:00am
Description: 

Two diffraction gratings are oriented at right angles and a small lecture laser projects a pattern of dots similar to x-ray diffraction.

Purpose: 
Show how crystal lattices can be determined by x-ray diffraction techniques.
Parts: 


Two 600 lines/inch diffraction gratings.
lecture laser.

Reference: 
AJP 29(6),341