Crystallography: A Very Short Introduction

Crystallography: A Very Short Introduction

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Science & Technology History
Formato Brochura
Páginas 144
Idioma Inglês
Publicado Jun 1, 2016
Editora Oxford University Press
Edição Illustrated
ISBN-10 0198717598
ISBN-13 9780198717591
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With the fascinating realm of crystallography at its core, this concise introduction offers readers a glimpse into the intricate structures that govern the material world. A. M. Glazer deftly navigates the fundamentals of crystals, revealing how their orderly arrangements of atoms can impact everything from the properties of substances to the creation of new materials.

The exploration begins with an overview of crystal symmetry and the various forms in which crystals can appear. Readers are invited to ponder the ways in which crystallography intersects with fields like chemistry, biology, and physics, sparking curiosity about how these connections shape the universe around them.

As the journey unfolds, Glazer delves into the techniques used to analyze crystals, illustrating how X-ray diffraction and other methods have revolutionized our understanding of both simple and complex structures. Throughout, the author emphasizes the importance of crystallography in technological advancements, including electronics and pharmaceuticals.

This short introduction serves not only as a gateway to the scientific study of crystals but also as a celebration of the beauty and elegance found within their forms. It encourages readers to appreciate the hidden rhythms of nature that crystallography uncovers, reminding them that the smallest structures can have far-reaching implications.

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