Need help getting the calibration curve of diffractometer

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The discussion centers on constructing a calibration curve for a diffractometer using XRD patterns obtained for Silicon, with specific peak values at 28.5, 47.35, 56.15, 69.3, 76.4, and 88.05 degrees within the 2theta range. The user seeks assistance in calculating the correction angle necessary for the calibration curve, referencing Bragg's Law and the lattice parameter formula 1/d² = (h² + k² + l²)/a². The user has identified the lattice parameter 'a' but requires guidance on the subsequent steps to derive the correction angle.

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I have obtained an XRD pattern for Silicon, with the peaks occurring at 28.5, 47.35, 56.15, 69.3,76.4,88.05 degrees within the 2theta range.

h k l d-space
1 1 1 3.1200
2 2 0 1.9100
3 1 1 1.6300
4 0 0 1.3500
3 3 1 1.2400
4 2 2 1.1000

these are the values from the ICDD that are given. I have to construct a calibration curve for the diffractometer, which is meant to be a graph of the 2theta value vs. the correction angle. Except I have no idea how to calculate the correction angle

I assume I have to use Bragg's Law and the lattice parameter
1/d^2 = (h^2 + k^2 + l^2)/a^2

Please help as I can only find the value of a, then don't know what too do. Please help.
 
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