A reciprocal lattice vector G, defined as G = hb1 + kb2 + lb3, is indeed perpendicular to its corresponding crystal plane (hkl). This relationship is established through the scalar product, which confirms that the dot product of the reciprocal lattice vector and the normal vector of the crystal plane equals zero. The discussion emphasizes the geometric interpretation of reciprocal lattices in crystallography, highlighting the fundamental principles of Fourier transforms in this context.
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