Dynamical Theory of X-ray Diffraction (International Union of Crystallography – Monographs on Crystallography)

This is the first comprehensive book on the dynamical diffraction of x-rays since the development of synchrotron radiation. There is an introduction to the subject presenting early developments and the basic results, followed by a detailed development of the diffraction and propagation properties of x-rays in perfect crystals and by an extension of the theory to the case of slightly and highly deformed crystals. The last section gives three applications of the theory: x-ray optics for synchrotron radiation, locations of atoms at surfaces, and x-ray diffraction topography. The book is well illustrated and contains a wide range of references to the literature. Andr Authier, Professor Emeritus of Physics, Universit Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris. Address to be used in correspondence: Prof. Andre Authier, Villechenine, F-87470 Peyrat-le-Chateau, France. Tel/Fax: +33 5 55 69 40 42, Email: AAuthier@wanadoo.fr