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Neutron Diffraction by Crystals

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IN considering the new technique of neutron diffraction by crystals it is necessary to discuss: (1) the properties of neutrons ; (2) their sources, methods of observation and measurement ; (3) their interaction with matter (4) experimental methods ; (5) results of experiments.

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LONSDALE, K. Neutron Diffraction by Crystals. Nature 164, 205–209 (1949). https://doi.org/10.1038/164205a0

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