X-rays of wavelength 1.54∘A strike a crystal and are observed to be deflected at a angle of 22.5∘. Assuming that n=1, calculate the spacing between the planes of atoms that are responsible for this reflection.
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Solution
Applying Bragg's equation, nλ=2dsinθ Given, n=1,λ=1.54∘A,θ=22.5∘ Using relation nλ=2dsinθ, d=1.542sin22.5∘=1.542×0.383=2.01∘A.