Electron diffraction

Experiment no.: 7.6.1
Elektronen­beugung
Electrons are accelerated in an electric field and diffracted by mono- or polycrystalline gold. This demonstrates the wave nature of electrons.
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Diffraction at gold
Bragg reflection
Light falls on crystal
Diffracted wave
Bragg reflection
Diffraction of electrons

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