The Rietveld Method

by R. A. Young

Overview

A powerful and relatively new method for extracting detailed crystal structural information from X-ray and neutron powder diffraction data, the Rietveld method attracts a great deal of interest from researchers in physics, chemistry, materials science, and crystallography. Now available in paperback, this book comprises chapters from international researchers on all aspects of this important technique. It will be of great interest to all researchers in the fields, as well as graduate students seeking a solid introduction and comprehensive survey.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198559122
Publisher:	International Union of Crystallography
Publication date:	03/02/1995
Series:	International Union of Crystallography Monographs on Crystallography , #5
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	308
Product dimensions:	9.16(w) x 6.34(h) x 0.73(d)

About the Author

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta

Table of Contents

Introduction to the Rietveld Method, R.A. Young1. The early days: a retrospective view, H.M. Rietveld2. Mathematical aspects of Rietveld refinement, E. Prince3. The flow of radiation in a polycrystalline material, T.M. Sabine4. Data collection strategies: fitting the experiment to the need, R.J. Hill5. Background modelling in Rietveld analysis, J.W. Richardson Jr6. Analytical profile fitting of X-ray powder diffraction profiles in Rietveld analysis, R.L. Snyder7. Crystal imperfection broadening and peak shape in the Rietveld method, R. Delhez, Th H. de Keijser, J.I. Langford, D. Louër, E.J. Mittemeijer, and E.J. Sonneveld8. Bragg reflection profile shape in X-ray powder diffraction patterns, P. Suortti9. Restraints and constraints in Rietveld refinement, C. Bärlocher10. Rietveld refinement with time-of-flight powder diffraction data from pulsed neutron sources, W.I.F. David, J.D. Jorgensen11. Combined X-ray and neutron Rietveld refinement, R.B. von Dreele12. Rietveld analysis programs Rietan and Premos and special applications, F. Izumi13. Position - constrained and unconstrained powder-pattern-decomposition methods, H. Toraya14. Ab initio structure solutions with powder diffraction data, A.K. Cheetham

Editorial Reviews

"Each of the chapters has its own comprehensive list of references..." —Materials Characterization

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