Chapter 3. Principles of X-Ray Diffraction by a Crystal
Published Online: 5 JAN 2007
DOI: 10.1002/9783527610129.ch3
Copyright © 2007 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA
Book Title
X-Ray Crystallography of Biomacromolecules: A Practical Guide
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How to Cite
Messerschmidt, A. (2007) Principles of X-Ray Diffraction by a Crystal, in X-Ray Crystallography of Biomacromolecules: A Practical Guide, Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527610129.ch3
Publication History
- Published Online: 5 JAN 2007
- Published Print: 15 DEC 2007
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9783527313969
Online ISBN: 9783527610129
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Keywords:
- principles of X-ray diffraction by a crystal;
- rational mathematical representation of waves;
- simple harmonic oscillations;
- wavelike propagation of periodic states;
- scattering of X-rays;
- atomic scattering factor;
- reciprocal lattice and Ewald construction;
- temperature factor;
- symmetry in diffraction patterns;
- Patterson function
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Rational Mathematical Representation of Waves
Simple Harmonic Oscillations
Wavelike Propagation of Periodic States
Principles of X-Ray Diffraction by a Crystal
Scattering of X-Rays by an Electron
Scattering of X-Rays by an Atom
The Atomic Scattering Factor
Scattering of X-Rays by a Unit Cell
Scattering of X-Rays by a Crystal
One-Dimensional Crystal
Three-Dimensional Crystal
The Reciprocal Lattice and Ewald Construction
The Temperature Factor
Symmetry in Diffraction Patterns
Electron Density Equation and Phase Problem
The Patterson Function
Lorentz Factor and Integrated Intensity Diffracted by a Crystal
Intensities on an Absolute Scale
Resolution of the Structure Determination