SLAC topics
X-ray scattering and diffraction
X-ray scattering and diffraction are techniques used to study the atomic and molecular structure of materials. X-rays are directed at a sample, and the resulting scattering patterns provide information about the arrangement and movement of atoms in the sample. X-ray diffraction specifically analyzes the interference patterns that result from X-rays interacting with repeating structures in a material, enabling scientists to determine the precise arrangement of atoms and gain insights into the material's properties.
Three dimensional visualization of diffraction intensities determined by combining over 15,000 individual single-shot diffraction patterns from the photosystem I protein complex, acquired using LCLS.
(Thomas White/CFEL)
