reciprocal lattice (Q6674030)
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mathematical construct to describe the diffraction patterns of crystals
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | reciprocal lattice |
mathematical construct to describe the diffraction patterns of crystals |
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In solid state physics, the reciprocal lattice emerges from the Fourier transform of the direct lattice which is a periodic function in physical space, such as a crystal system (usually a Bravais lattice). The reciprocal lattice exists in the mathematical space of spatial frequencies, known as reciprocal space or k space, which refers to the wavevector.
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