Bragg Interference
This visualization shows how X-rays reflecting from different crystal planes interfere with each other. When Bragg's condition is satisfied, the waves combine constructively, resulting in strong diffraction. Otherwise, they interfere destructively, resulting in weak or no diffraction.
Observations:
- Try adjusting the incident angle slowly to see how the combined wave's amplitude changes
- Notice how increasing the number of crystal planes makes the diffraction peaks sharper
- When Bragg's condition is satisfied, all waves are in phase and reinforce each other
- When Bragg's condition is not met, the waves partially or completely cancel out