Phrase Hound found 9 phrases and 7 compound words that contain diffraction. The most common are listed below. Open diffraction in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 9
- X-ray diffractionThe scattering of X-rays by the regular lattice of atoms or molecules in a crystal.
- diffraction gratinga surface having many closely spaced lines or slits; used to produce optical spectra by mutual interference
- neutron diffractionThe interference process which occurs when neutrons are scattered by the atoms within solids, liquids and gases.
- diffraction limitThe minimum angular separation of two sources that can be distinguished by a telescope (depending on the wavelength of the light being observed and the diameter of the telescope).
- diffraction patternthe pattern of lines or spots produced by diffraction; especially the two-dimensional pattern produced by X-ray diffraction that may be used to determine the structure of a crystal or of a crystalline compound.
- diffraction limitsplural of diffraction limit: The minimum angular separation of two sources that can be distinguished by a telescope (depending on the wavelength of the light being observed and the diameter of the telescope).
- diffraction patternsplural of diffraction pattern: the pattern of lines or spots produced by diffraction; especially the two-dimensional pattern produced by X-ray diffraction that may be used to determine the structure of a crystal or of a crystalline …
- transmission electron diffractionA type of electron diffraction in which a beam of electrons is transmitted through a thin layer of sample.
- diffraction gratingsplural of diffraction grating: a surface having many closely spaced lines or slits; used to produce optical spectra by mutual interference
Compound words 7
- nanodiffractionA diffraction technique that utilizes focused beams of electrons or X-rays to investigate the structural properties of materials at the nanometer scale, enabling analysis of individual nanostructures, defects, and microstructures.
- diffractionlessWithout diffraction.
- diffractionistA person who uses X-ray diffraction
- microdiffractiondiffraction that uses X-rays focused to a spot size of one micron or less to achieve very high spatial resolution
- diffractionallyIn a diffractional manner.
- diffractionistsplural of diffractionist: A person who uses X-ray diffraction
- subdiffractionDescribing any optical device or process involving a dimension shorter than that of the diffraction limit of the light involved.