Introduction to Crystallography: v. 19 (Royal Microscopical Society Microscopy Handbooks) - Softcover

Hammond, Christopher

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198564333 ISBN 13: 9780198564331

Publisher: Bios Scientific Publishers Ltd, 1992

Synopsis

In this newly revised and updated edition of Hammond's successful and popular text, the reader is introduced to the basic concepts of crystallography. A step-by-step approach provides a clear account of symmetry and crystal structures. The new edition features a final chapter on the geometrical construction of diffraction patterns and a helpful appendix on vectors and their use in crystallography. The book begins with a description of simple crystal lattices and then uses two-dimensional patterns to introduce the concept of symmetry. These ideas are extended to three dimensions, with a discussion of Bravais lattices, crystal systems, and crystal symmetry. Further chapters cover the description of crystal structures in terms of Miller indices and zone axis symbols; the concept of the reciprocal lattice; and diffraction. Clearly illustrated throughout, the book includes study problems, suggestions for further reading, and a range of useful appendices, and will be of interest and value to students at all levels.

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Synopsis

This text leads the reader step-by-step through the basic concepts of crystallography, and provides a clear account of symmetry and crystal structures. Now revised and updated, this edition features a final chapter on the geometrical construction of diffraction patterns and a helpful appendix on vectors and their use in cyrstallography. The book begins with a description of simple crystal lattices and then uses tow-dimensional patterns to introduce the concept of symmetry. These ideas are extended to three dimensions, with a discussion of Bravais lattices, crystal systems, and crystal symmetry. Further chapters cover the description of crystal structures in terms of Miller indices and zone axis symbols; the concept of the reciprocal lattice; and diffraction. Illustrated throughout, the book includes study problems, suggestions for further reading, and a range of useful appendices, and should be of interest to students at all levels.

The book is suitable for: first- and second-year undergraduates in materials science, geology, physics, chemical crystallography, metallurgy and chemistry; participants on RMS courses (especially electron microscopy courses); teachers and lecturers in crystallography; and sixth formers in physical sciences.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bios Scientific Publishers Ltd
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198564333
• ISBN 13: 9780198564331
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 152