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Bragg Diffraction Calculator

Compute diffraction angle from plane spacing and wavelength (Bragg's law).

Input Data

Order
Plane Spacing Angstrom
Å
Angle Deg
°

Results

X-ray wavelength λ.
0.979376Å
Angle in radians.
0.174533rad

At a glance:Bragg's law: 2d·sinθ = nλ. Complements braggs-law and diffraction-grating.

Formula

2d·sinθ = nλ.

$$n\lambda = 2d\sin\theta$$
$$\lambda = \frac{2d\sin\theta}{n}$$

How to Use

  1. Enter d, order and λ (or angle).
  2. The tool returns the angle.

Case Studies

d=3.14 Å, n=1, λ=1.54 Å

θ ≈ 14.3°.

FAQ

Glancing angle?

θ is measured from the crystal planes, not the normal.

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References

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