Diffraction is utilized in several key techniques in nanotechnology:
X-ray Diffraction (XRD): Used to determine the crystal structure of materials by analyzing the diffraction patterns of X-rays passing through the sample. Electron Diffraction: Employed in Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) to study the atomic arrangement in materials. Neutron Diffraction: Similar to XRD but uses neutrons, which are particularly useful for investigating magnetic properties and light elements.
