Miller indices in Debye-Scherrer method

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The discussion focuses on determining Miller indices in the context of the Debye-Scherrer method for X-ray diffraction. It emphasizes that different diffraction lines correspond to distinct crystal planes, which are defined by their Miller indices. The participants recommend consulting specific resources, particularly pages 5 and 6 of a linked document, for detailed explanations on calculating Miller indices from diffraction angles. It is established that not all combinations of Miller indices produce diffracted beams in various crystal structures.

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Explain how we can determine Miller indices corresponding to the diffraction lines?
Can someone explain it for me please?



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It comes from the fact that different diffraction lines arise from diffraction from different crystal planes in the crystal. The crystal planes are defined by their Miller indices. Look at http://www.matter.org.uk/diffraction/x-ray/powder_method.htm" and the following page for a nice explanation (page 5 and 6 seems to be about the Debye Scherrer method) on how the Miller indices can be determined from the diffraction angles.

You have to know also that not all combinations of Miller indices give rise to diffracted beams in different crystal structures.
 
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Thank you very much, the link has been very helpful!:)
 

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