Scattering Factors express the scattering of x-radiation that would result from a specific number of electrons idealized to the center of an atom in a particular location with a thermal parameter, B, of zero.
The plot below shows the scattering of molybdenum ration by four elements as a function of the scattering angle, 2 theta. What label should be applied to the Y-axis?
The plots below demonstrate the effect on the scattering factor of increasing the thermal parameter, B, as defined by the equation provided. Why are structures based on data collected at low temperatures normally of higher quality than those collected at higher temperatures?
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The plot below compares the effect on the scattering factor by a change in the wavelength of the radiation used. All other things being equal (which they are not), which radiation results in the best scattering, and thus the better structural results?
