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X-ray diffraction: Quick Facts

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Also Known As X-ray diffraction analysis

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Diagram illustrating Bragg diffraction, showing two waves striking parallel atomic planes at equal incident and reflected angles, with labeled distances and angles to explain constructive interference.
Proteins and X-ray diffraction
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