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Where <math>\scriptstyle \chi </math> is the angle along the arc of the [[scattering features|scattering ring/feature]]. The single fit parameter (<math>\scriptstyle \eta </math>) is convenient in that it behaves in a similar way to an order parameter: a value close to 1.0 indicates strong alignment, while progressively smaller values indicate lesser alignment. For a random sample, the scattering is isotropic and <math>\scriptstyle \eta = 0</math>.
 
Where <math>\scriptstyle \chi </math> is the angle along the arc of the [[scattering features|scattering ring/feature]]. The single fit parameter (<math>\scriptstyle \eta </math>) is convenient in that it behaves in a similar way to an order parameter: a value close to 1.0 indicates strong alignment, while progressively smaller values indicate lesser alignment. For a random sample, the scattering is isotropic and <math>\scriptstyle \eta = 0</math>.
  
 
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Revision as of 18:12, 29 October 2015

In assessing the orientation of aligned materials, one can use the orientation order parameter to quantify order. Another possibility is to fit scattering data using an equation that has 'circular wrapping' (i.e. periodic along ). Ruland et al. present such an equation:

Where is the angle along the arc of the scattering ring/feature. The single fit parameter () is convenient in that it behaves in a similar way to an order parameter: a value close to 1.0 indicates strong alignment, while progressively smaller values indicate lesser alignment. For a random sample, the scattering is isotropic and .

Eta func-I chi.png


See Also

  • Ruland, W.; Tompa, H., The Effect of Preferred Orientation on the Intensity Distribution of (Hk) Interferences. Acta Crystallographica Section A 1968, 24, 93-99.
  • Ruland, W.; Smarsly, B., Saxs of Self-Assembled Oriented Lamellar Nanocomposite Films: An Advanced Method of Evaluation. J. Appl. Crystallogr. 2004, 37, 575-584.