Disputed discovery
Abstract
The background of `Laue's discovery' and its early repercussions are described. The discovery of X-ray diffraction by crystals was based on misconceptions about the nature of X-rays and the origin of monochromacy observed in the Laue spots.
- Publication:
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Acta Crystallographica Section A
- Pub Date:
- January 2012
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 2012AcCrA..68...30E