Deduce primitive lattice vectors from position vector.

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To deduce the primitive lattice vectors from the given position vector R, the proposed solution identifies the vectors as a1 = a/10 x, a2 = a/5 y, and a3 = a z. The coefficients c1, c2, and c3 are expressed in terms of integers n1, n2, and n3, leading to c1 = 10n1 + 9n2 + 19n3, c2 = 6(n2 + n3), and c3 = 2n3. The discussion highlights a concern about the correctness of the solution, prompting a request for guidance. The focus remains on confirming the identification of the primitive lattice vectors based on the linear combination of the position vector. The conversation seeks validation or hints to ensure the solution aligns with the principles of lattice vector determination.
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Homework Statement


given the following position vector:

R = (10n1 + 9n2 + 19n3)(a/10) x + 6(n2+n3)(a/5) y + 2(n3)a z

where n1, n2 and n3 are integers
Find the primitive lattice vectors.

Homework Equations


any position vector of a lattice point is of the type
R= c1 a1 + c2 a2 + c3 a3;
and a position vector like the one showed above is a linear combination of the primitive lattice vectors a1, a2 and a3.

The Attempt at a Solution



I think I solved the question correctly, but my intuition tells me its wrong:

we can do the following:
a1 = a/10 X
a2 = a/5 Y
a3 = a Z

In our case, since n1,n2 and n3 are just integers:

c1 = 10n1 + 9n2 + 19n3
c2 = 6(n2 + n3)
c3 = 2n3
 
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