CrystalDiffract supports four different simulation types, including constant-wavelength X-Rays or Neutrons, as well as Time-of-Flight Neutron Diffraction, or Energy-Dispersive X-ray Diffraction.
To simulate a traditional, constant-wavelength X-ray diffraction experiment (e.g., a laboratory x-ray diffractometer):
Choose: Diffraction > X-Rays.
To simulate a traditional, constant-wavelength neutron diffraction experiment (e.g., from a nuclear reactor source):
Choose: Diffraction > Neutrons.
To simulate powder diffraction rings from random crystallites in a transmission electron microscope sample:
Choose: Diffraction > Electrons.
To simulate a white-radiation x-ray diffraction experiment (e.g., from a synchrotron):
Choose: Diffraction > Energy-Dispersive X-rays.
Specify the 2θ angle for the sample/detector geometry.
To simulate a neutron time-of-flight diffraction experiment (e.g., from a neutron spallation source):
Choose: Diffraction > Time-of-Flight Neutrons.
Specify the 2θ angle for the detector geometry (typically 180°) and the total neutron flight path.
Choose one of the six axis options shown on the Diffraction menu, including 2θ, d-spacing, 1/d (d*) and 2π/d ("Q-Space").
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