Determining Structure Through Diffraction

The video tutorial explains how scientists determine the atomic structure of materials by analyzing diffraction patterns obtained from scattering x-rays, electrons, or neutrons. It covers historical methods used for crystal analysis, the distinctive diffraction patterns of crystals, and their relation to symmetry and periodic structures. The tutorial also highlights the applications of diffraction in solving the atomic structures of various materials, including minerals, synthetic materials, and DNA.

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