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Three-beam X-ray diffraction in a semi-infinite perfect crystal.

Gunnar Thorkildsen1, Helge B Larsen

  • 1Department of Mathematics and Natural Science, Stavanger University College, Ullandhaug, N-4091 Stavanger, Norway. gunnar.thorkildsen@tn.his.no

Acta Crystallographica. Section A, Foundations of Crystallography
|April 19, 2002
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Summary

This study re-examines multibeam X-ray diffraction theory, finding a modified approach equivalent to established methods. This resolves theoretical discrepancies in three-beam Laue-Laue diffraction for perfect crystals.

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Area of Science:

  • Crystallography
  • Solid-State Physics
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Multibeam X-ray diffraction is crucial for crystal structure analysis.
  • Shen's theory provides an approach to analyze these complex diffraction patterns.
  • Previous formulations sometimes led to diverging terms, complicating analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To re-examine Shen's approach for three-beam Laue-Laue diffraction.
  • To reconcile Shen's theory with the Takagi-Taupin formalism.
  • To express perturbations in two-beam integrated power using non-diverging terms.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical analysis of multibeam X-ray diffraction.
  • Comparison of Shen's theory with the Takagi-Taupin formalism.
  • Mathematical reformulation to derive non-diverging perturbation terms.

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Main Results:

  • A modified version of Shen's theory is equivalent to the Takagi-Taupin formalism.
  • The perturbation of two-beam integrated power is expressed using non-diverging terms.
  • Both Aufhellung and Umweganregung effects are recovered within the modified theory.

Conclusions:

  • The re-examined Shen's theory offers a consistent framework for three-beam diffraction.
  • This provides a more robust method for analyzing diffraction in perfect crystals.
  • The findings clarify theoretical aspects of X-ray diffraction phenomena.