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'''X-rays''' are high-energy photons. They can be used for [[scattering]] experiments, because their wavelike nature causes interference from scattered radiation. Their small wavelength makes them ideal for probing small length-scales (atomic, molecular, and nano), while their high-[[X-ray energy|energy]] allows them to penetrate through samples.
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'''X-rays''' are high-energy photons. Thus, they are electromagnetic waves (like radio waves, visible light, ultraviolet light, etc.), but are very high-energy and thus have a small wavelength.
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X-rays can be used for [[scattering]] experiments, because their wavelike nature causes [[Fourier transform|interference]] from scattered radiation. Their small wavelength makes them ideal for probing small length-scales (atomic, molecular, and nano), while their high-[[X-ray energy|energy]] allows them to [[Absorption|penetrate]] through samples.
  
 
==Production==
 
==Production==
X-rays can be generated in labscale instruments; e.g. using a rotating anode (see [[Cu K-alpha]]). High-flux x-ray beams can be generated using [[synchrotron]]s.
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X-rays can be generated in [[labscale]] instruments; e.g. using a rotating anode (see [[Cu K-alpha]]). High-flux x-ray beams can be generated using [[synchrotron]]s.
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==

Latest revision as of 10:54, 20 June 2014

X-rays are high-energy photons. Thus, they are electromagnetic waves (like radio waves, visible light, ultraviolet light, etc.), but are very high-energy and thus have a small wavelength.

X-rays can be used for scattering experiments, because their wavelike nature causes interference from scattered radiation. Their small wavelength makes them ideal for probing small length-scales (atomic, molecular, and nano), while their high-energy allows them to penetrate through samples.

Production

X-rays can be generated in labscale instruments; e.g. using a rotating anode (see Cu K-alpha). High-flux x-ray beams can be generated using synchrotrons.

See Also