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Landau Theory and Direct Methods for Crystal Structure Analysis

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Geometry and Thermodynamics

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Fourier analysis has long been used in crystal structure analysis for constructing a “picture” of the structure. Each component sinusoidal density wave is determined by measuring one Bragg diffraction spot. The consequences of regarding these density waves as real and as having energetic interactions are examined.

based on a paper presented at the BCA meeting, London, 20 Nov. 1986

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  1. Department of Crystallography, Birkbeck College, (University of London), Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HX, UK

    Alan L. Mackay

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  1. National Center of Telecommunication Studies, Bagneux, France

    J.-C. Tolédano

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Mackay, A.L. (1990). Landau Theory and Direct Methods for Crystal Structure Analysis. In: Tolédano, JC. (eds) Geometry and Thermodynamics. NATO ASI Series, vol 229. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-3816-5_6

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