How to Calculate and Solve for Order of Reflection | Bragg’s Law
Last Updated on January 14, 2023
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To compute for order of reflection, three essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Wavelength (λ), Inter-atomic Spacing (d) and Angle of Diffraction (θ).
The formula for calculating order of reflection:
n = 2dsinθ/λ
Where:
n = Order of Reflection
d = Inter-atomic Spacing
λ = Wavelength
θ = Angle of Diffraction
Given an example;
Find the order of reflection when the inter-atomic spacing is 4, the wavelength is 12 and the angle of diffraction is 6.
This implies that;
d = Inter-atomic Spacing = 4
λ = Wavelength = 12
θ = Angle of Diffraction = 6
n = 2dsinθ/λ
n = 2(4)sin(6°)/12
n = 8(0.104)/12
n = (0.8362)/12
n = 0.069
Therefore, the order of reflection is 0.069.
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Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Materials and Metallurgical under Engineering.
Now, Click on X-Ray Diffusion under Materials and Metallurgical
Now, Click on Bragg’s Law under X-Ray Diffusion
Now, Click on Order of Reflection under Bragg’s Law
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the order of reflection according to the respective parameter which is the Wavelength (λ), Inter-atomic Spacing (d) and Angle of Diffraction (θ).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Wavelength (λ) is 12, Inter-atomic Spacing (d) is 4 and Angle of Diffraction (θ) is 6.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the order of reflection and presents the formula, workings and steps too.
