Dynamical Theory of X-Ray Diffraction (International Union of Crystallography Monographs on Crystal) [Paperback]

Andrï¿1/2 Authier (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0198528922 | ISBN-13: 978-0198528920 | Publication Date: January 8, 2004 | Edition: Revised

The dynamical theory of diffraction has witnessed exciting developments since the advent of synchrotron radiation. This book provides an up-to-date account of the theory of diffraction and its applications. The first part serves as an introduction to the subject, presenting early developments and the basic results. It is followed by a detailed development of the diffraction and propagation properties of x-rays in perfect crystals and by an extension of the theory to the case of slightly and highly deformed crystals. The last part gives three applications of the theory: X-ray optics for synchrotron radiation, locations of atoms at surfaces, and X-ray diffraction topography. The book is richly illustrated and contains a wide range of references to the literature. It will be a most useful reference work for graduate students, lecturers and researchers.

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"The dynamical theory of x-ray diffraction has been advanced by the development of perfect or nearly perfect crystals. Authier (emeritus, U. Pierre et Marie Curie, France) first provides a historical account of developments in the field, from the work of Ewald in the early part of the 20th century onward. He then describes the diffraction properties of plane and spherical waves by perfect crystals. He extends dynamical theory to deformed crystals. Finally, he provides a section on applications, including x-ray optics, standing wave studies of surfaces and interfaces, and diffraction topography." --SciTech Book News

About the Author

Andr� Authier is Professor Emeritus at Universit� Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris in France. He is co-editor of Acta Crystallographica, Section A and editor of International Tables of Crstallography, Volume D.

Product Details

• Paperback: 696 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; Revised edition (January 8, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198528922
• ISBN-13: 978-0198528920
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.4 inches
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• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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This review is from: Dynamical Theory of X-Ray Diffraction (Iucr Crystallographic Symposia) (Hardcover)

X-ray diffraction has been intimately tied with practical applications in the study of the structure of materials. All the way to the determination of the double helix structure of DNA in 1953, and of course, beyond that, to the present day.

The book gives a thorough exposition of the theory of X-ray scattering. From the simple and early dynamical theory of Ewald to how electromagnetic radiation propagates and scatters in a crystal. Then there are discussions of dynamical theory of planar-wave Bragg scattering, And further talk on more advanced theories. Like how a spherical wave might scatter.

Then many examples of applications are gone into, like building out X-ray optics, to be on an equivalent functional par with conventional visible spectrum optics. Much of the X-ray optical capability, like building monochromator crystals, X-ray wave guides, multilayers and Fresnel zone plates, is of relatively recent vintage; like the last 20 years.