CrystalDiffract supports four different simulation types, including constant-wavelength X-Rays or Neutrons, as well as Time-of-Flight Neutron Diffraction, or Energy-Dispersive X-ray Diffraction.

Simulate an X-ray diffractometer Show

To simulate a traditional, constant-wavelength X-ray diffraction experiment (e.g., a laboratory x-ray diffractometer):

Simulate constant-wavelength neutron diffraction Show

To simulate a traditional, constant-wavelength neutron diffraction experiment (e.g., from a nuclear reactor source):

Simulate electron powder diffraction Show

To simulate powder diffraction rings from random crystallites in a transmission electron microscope sample:

Simulate a white-radiation X-ray experiment Show

To simulate a white-radiation x-ray diffraction experiment (e.g., from a synchrotron):

  1. Choose: Diffraction > Energy-Dispersive X-rays.

  2. Specify the 2θ angle for the sample/detector geometry.

Simulate time-of-flight neutron diffraction Show

To simulate a neutron time-of-flight diffraction experiment (e.g., from a neutron spallation source):

  1. Choose: Diffraction > Time-of-Flight Neutrons.

  2. Specify the 2θ angle for the detector geometry (typically 180°) and the total neutron flight path.

Replot your data using a different x-axis Show

See Also

Changing the wavelength

Peak function and instrumental broadening

Particle size & strain

Preferred orientation