Using X-ray diffraction, Austrian researchers have unraveled the structure of a new form of ice. Only forming under extremely ...

X-ray diffraction is a powerful tool for characterizing materials and distinguishing between different crystalline phases. However, for nanocrystalline materials with prominent peaks, decimal ...

Instead, it uses diffraction gratings, which are materials which are shaped to light apart in specific ways. After some discussion he demonstrates creating diffraction gratings using film.

This article considers laser diffraction particle size analysis and how it can be applied to cement samples to analyze compressive strength and other factors.