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diffraction

[dih-frak-shuhn] / dɪˈfræk ʃən /


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The researchers also confirmed their conclusions using phase field simulations and electron backscatter diffraction measurements.

From Science Daily Jul. 10, 2026

X-ray diffraction analysis revealed very little structural change in the material during testing, indicating strong stability.

From Science Daily Jun. 2, 2026

Using this concept, the team designed and experimentally demonstrated a three dimensional singular dielectric resonator capable of confining light below the diffraction limit in all three spatial dimensions.

From Science Daily May 21, 2026

This method involves scanning a nanoscale beam of high energy electrons across the material and recording the diffraction patterns that result.

From Science Daily May 4, 2026

So I began worrying about where I could learn how to solve X-ray diffraction pictures.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson




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