Course Contents

Introduction to X-rays X-ray spectra properties of X-rays production of X-rays how X-ray spectra are formed Principle and theory types of instruments Crystal systems Miller indices Calculation of h,k,l Interpretation of NaCl crystal No.of molecules in a unit lattice Crystal structure and avogadro's constant Different crystal structure sample preparation in Xrd Phase problem,symmetry and diffraction Crystal growth and evaluation Diffractometers different methods of interpretation of x-ray spectra fourier syntheses Patterson syntheses Applications Advantages Disadvantages Interpretation of X-ray spectra

Course Synopsis

Students should learn about X-rays and its importance, Principle and instrumentation,Miller indicesCalculation of h,k,l, Different crystal structure, sample preparation in Xrd, Phase problem,symmetry and diffraction, Crystal growth and evaluation, Diffractometers, fourier syntheses Patterson syntheses for structure determination, Applications, Advantages and Disadvantages.

Course Learning Outcomes

* to know the principle and working of xrd * to know how to interpret Xrd spectra *to know how to interpret the crystal system