X-ray reflection/Bragg's law help?

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In summary, to find the number of angles at which there will be a strong reflection, we can use Bragg's Law n\lambda=2*d*sin\Theta. The largest and second largest values of \Theta that give a strong reflection can be found using the equation arcsin(n\lambda/(2*d)) and arcsin((n+1)\lambda/(2*d)) respectively. For part d, the energy of the electrons can be calculated using the equation hc/\lambda.
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[SOLVED] X-ray reflection/Bragg's law help??

Homework Statement


The planes of atoms in a cubic crystal lie parallel to the surface, 0.81 nm apart. X rays having wavelength 0.37 nm are directed at an angle θ to the surface.

(a) For how many values of θ will there be a strong reflection?
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(b) What is the largest value of θ that gives a strong reflection?

(c) What is the second largest value of θ that gives a strong reflection?

(d) What energy electrons could give the same result?

Homework Equations


Bragg's Law n[tex]\lambda[/tex]=2*d*sin[tex]\Theta[/tex]

The Attempt at a Solution


So I guessed for the answer for part a, I found some things online that had 4 angles, but I have no idea how to find the angles?? Can anyone explain to me what a strong reflection actually is and how to find it?
 
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For part b and c, you can use Bragg's Law n\lambda=2*d*sin\Theta to solve for the angles. The largest value of \Theta that gives a strong reflection is equal to arcsin(n\lambda/(2*d)), where n is the order of the reflection (in this case it would be 1). The second largest value of \Theta that gives a strong reflection would be arcsin((n+1)\lambda/(2*d)).For part d, the energy of the electrons would be equal to the energy of the X-rays, which is equal to hc/\lambda, where h is Planck's constant, c is the speed of light, and \lambda is the wavelength of the X-rays.
 

1. What is X-ray reflection and how is it related to Bragg's law?

X-ray reflection is a phenomenon in which X-rays are reflected off of a crystal surface at specific angles and intensities. This is related to Bragg's law, which states that for a crystal to diffract X-rays, the angle of incidence must be equal to the angle of reflection and the wavelength of the X-rays must be related to the distance between crystal planes.

2. How does Bragg's law help in determining the structure of crystals?

Bragg's law is a fundamental principle in X-ray crystallography, which is used to determine the atomic and molecular structure of crystals. By measuring the angles at which X-rays are diffracted off of a crystal, the distance between crystal planes can be calculated, allowing for the determination of the crystal's lattice structure and atomic arrangement.

3. Can Bragg's law be applied to other types of radiation besides X-rays?

Yes, Bragg's law can also be applied to other types of electromagnetic radiation, such as gamma rays and UV rays, as well as particles like electrons and neutrons. However, the distance between crystal planes must be adjusted accordingly to account for the different wavelengths of these radiations.

4. What factors affect the intensity of X-ray reflections according to Bragg's law?

The intensity of X-ray reflections according to Bragg's law is affected by the angle of incidence and the wavelength of the X-rays. The distance between crystal planes also plays a role, as well as the orientation of the crystal and the atomic arrangement within the crystal lattice.

5. How is Bragg's law used in industrial applications and research fields?

Bragg's law has a wide range of applications in various industries and research fields, including material science, pharmaceuticals, and geology. It is used to study the structure of materials, identify unknown substances, and develop new products. In the field of medicine, it is also used for diagnostic imaging techniques such as X-ray diffraction and X-ray crystallography.

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