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diffraction

[dih-frak-shuhn] / dɪˈfræk ʃən /


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"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

They successfully demonstrated matter-wave diffraction in a beam of positronium.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

Conducting the experiment in an ultra-high vacuum kept the graphene surface clean, allowing the diffraction pattern to be observed more clearly.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

Like Lrancis, Maurice had been a physicist and also used X-ray diffraction as his principal tool of research.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson




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