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X-ray interaction showing subatomic particles

The Interaction of X-Rays With Matter

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Photoelectric Effect – Compton Effect – Pair Production
David M. Harrison


Reciprocal space lattice with Ewald sphere

Reciprocal Space

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Reciprocal Space – Ewald Sphere – Reciprocal Lattice – Brillouin Zones
DoITPoMS – University of Cambridge


Bremsstrahlung showing atomic levels and release of x-ray

X-Ray Processes

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X-Ray Interactions

This animation illustrates the five primary mechanisms by which high energy photons interact with matter.

Bremsstrahlung

This animation illustrates the production of X-rays via Bremsstrahlung.

K X-Ray Production

This animation shows how characteristic X-rays are produced.

Michael R. Gallis


X-ray diffraction showing a lattice and beams

X-Ray Diffraction

Diffraction Insights
Branton J. Campbell