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diffraction

[dih-frak-shuhn] / dɪˈfræk ʃən /


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

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

"We do this in a sequential way, and at each position, we acquire a diffraction pattern," Zhu explains.

From Science Daily • May 4, 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

In addition to confirming its quantum properties, positronium diffraction could lead to practical applications.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

Watson knew “nothing about the X-ray diffraction technique,” but he had an unfailing intuition about the importance of certain biological problems.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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