X-Ray and Neutron Dynamical Diffraction

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-ix

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2. Basis of the Dynamical Theory of Diffraction

   1. Dynamical Theory of X-Ray Diffraction — I. Perfect Crystals

      • A. Authier

      Pages 1-31

   2. Dynamical Theory of Highly Asymmetric X-Ray Diffraction

      • Václav Holý

      Pages 33-42

   3. Dynamical Theory of X-Ray Diffraction — II. Deformed Crystals

      • A. Authier

      Pages 43-62

   4. Dynamical Theory of Neutron Scattering

      • Michel Schlenker, Jean-Pierre Guigay

      Pages 63-72

   5. X-Ray Optical Beamline Design Principles

      • Michael Hart

      Pages 73-90

   6. X-Ray Polarization and Applications

      • Cécile Malgrange

      Pages 91-109

   7. Statistical Theory of Dynamical Diffraction in Crystals

      • Norio Kato

      Pages 111-135

3. Diffraction Topography

   1. X-Ray Diffraction Topography: Principles and Techniques

      • Helmut Klapper

      Pages 137-146

   2. Contrast of Defects in X-Ray Diffraction Topographs

      • B. K. Tanner

      Pages 147-166

   3. X-Ray Diffraction Topography: Application to Crystal Growth and Plastic Deformation

      • Helmut Klapper

      Pages 167-176

   4. Neutron Topography

      • Michel Schlenker, José Baruchel

      Pages 177-186

   5. Application of Diffraction Topography to the Study of Magnetic Domains and Phase Transitions

      • José Baruchel, Michel Schlenker

      Pages 187-197

   6. New Possibilities of Diffraction Topography at Third Generation Synchrotron Radiation Facilities

      • José Baruchel

      Pages 199-210

4. X-Ray Standing Waves

   1. X-Ray Standing Waves

      • J. R. Patel

      Pages 211-224

   2. X-Ray Standing wave Studies of Bulk Crystals, Thin Films and Interfaces

      • S. Lagomarsino

      Pages 225-234

   3. X Ray Standing Waves: Thermal Vibration Amplitudes at Surfaces

      • J. R. Patel, E. Fontes

      Pages 235-247

   4. Long-Period X-Ray Standing Waves

      • S. Lagomarsino

      Pages 249-258

5. Theory and Applications of High Resolution Diffractometry

   1. Theoretical Description of Multiple Crystal Arrangements

      • Václav Holý, Petr Mikulík

      Pages 259-268

   2. Reciprocal Space Mapping

      • Paul F. Fewster

      Pages 269-288

This volume collects the proceedings of the 23rd International Course of Crystallography, entitled "X-ray and Neutron Dynamical Diffraction, Theory and Applications," which took place in the fascinating setting of Erice in Sicily, Italy. It was run as a NATO Advanced Studies Institute with A. Authier (France) and S. Lagomarsino (Italy) as codirectors, and L. Riva di Sanseverino and P. Spadon (Italy) as local organizers, R. Colella (USA) and B. K. Tanner (UK) being the two other members of the organizing committee. It was attended by about one hundred participants from twenty four different countries. Two basic theories may be used to describe the diffraction of radiation by crystalline matter. The first one, the so-called geometrical, or kinematical theory, is approximate and is applicable to small, highly imperfect crystals. It is used for the determination of crystal structures and describes the diffraction of powders and polycrystalline materials. The other one, the so-called dynamical theory, is applicable to perfect or nearly perfect crystals. For that reason, dynamical diffraction of X-rays and neutrons constitutes the theoretical basis of a great variety of applications such as: • the techniques used for the characterization of nearly perfect high technology materials, semiconductors, piezoelectric, electrooptic, ferroelectric, magnetic crystals, • the X-ray optical devices used in all modem applications of Synchrotron Radiation (EXAFS, High Resolution X-ray Diffractometry, magnetic and nuclear resonant scattering, topography, etc. ), and • X-ray and neutron interferometry.

• X-ray
• crystal
• crystal structure
• crystallography
• scattering
• semiconductor
• semiconductors

• Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France

  André Authier

• Istituto Elettronica Stato Solido, CNR, Rome, Italy

  Stefano Lagomarsino

• University of Durham, Durham, England

  Brian K. Tanner

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