diffraction analysis

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.D01712
The application of
diffraction
techniques (X-rays, electrons, neutrons) which are sometimes used to identify the presence of certain solid aerosols and dust particles through the characteristic
diffraction
patterns which result from each unique crystal structure.
Source:
PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. (Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)) on page 2184 [Terms] [Paper]