Research work · 2015
The reciprocal lattice
Christopher Hammond
Oxford University Press eBooks
Abstract
Abstract Chapter 6 starts by looking at some basic concepts: representation of a family of lattice planes by a reciprocal lattice vector—leading to reciprocal lattices and unit cells. It then considers the relations between the ‘direct’ and reciprocal lattice unit cells for the cubic P, I, and F lattices. It also considers the derivation of the relations between lattice vectors a, b, c, and reciprocal lattice vectors a*, b*, c*. The chapter ends by providing proof of some useful geometrical relationships, lattice planes, and reciprocal lattice planes.