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Crystal lattices and planes

Science · Crystal lattices and planes · Middle School and High School
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About this simulation

Idealized crystal geometry and the source diffraction model. Lattice sites and diffraction patterns describe a teaching model rather than an experimental specimen.

What students can explore

  • Explore unit cells and crystal-plane geometry.

Learning objectives

  1. 1Explore unit cells and crystal-plane geometry.

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What does this model represent?

Idealized crystal geometry and the source diffraction model. Lattice sites and diffraction patterns describe a teaching model rather than an experimental specimen.

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