EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS OF ELECTRON DIFFRACTION

Authors

  • Diriba Gonfa Tolasa Assosa University, Department of Physics Author

Abstract

This paper presents a detailed experimental analysis of electron diffraction, an essential technique in materials science for investigating atomic structures and properties of materials at the nanoscale. The study emphasizes the methodological framework, data acquisition, and subsequent analysis, demonstrating the correlation between electron diffraction patterns and the crystalline lattice of materials. The results highlight the technique’s capability to elucidate the intricacies of crystal symmetry, solving structural issues and leading to potential advancements in nanotechnology and materials engineering. 

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Published

2025-08-30