University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 39 - Particles Behaving as Waves - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 1313: Q39.20

Answer

See explanation.

Work Step by Step

A single crystal of aluminum will produce discrete diffraction spots at certain angles away from the beam direction, as predicted by equation 39.3. The foil consists of a large number of crystals of aluminum oriented in many random directions. Thus, the foil’s diffraction pattern effectively rotates the single crystal’s pattern around the axis of the incident beam, forming rings.
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