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The spectral-angular and angular distributions of parametric X-radiation for case of backward diffraction (particular case of Bragg geometry scheme) is discussed. It is shown that in case of Bragg geometry it is necessary to use dynamical…
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Two theoretical models for the description of the diffraction properties of gradient crystals have been developed, one in the framework of the kinematic theory, the other within a transfer matrix formalism based on the dynamical theory of…
Conventional X-ray methods use incoming plane waves and result in discrete diffraction patterns when scattered at crystals. Here we find, by a systematic method, incoming waveforms which exhibit discrete diffraction patterns when scattered…
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