Methods of Coherent X-Ray Diffraction Imaging

Crystallography Reports - Methods of coherent X-ray diffraction imaging of the spatial structure of noncrystalline objects and nanocrystals (nanostructures) are considered. Particular attention is...     

Development of methods for ultrasonic scanning of X-ray wavelength

The method for X-ray wavelength tuning using an adaptive element (a quartz monolithic resonator modulated by a standing longitudinal low-frequency ultrasonic wave) has been proposed and implemented. This method is characterized by high tuning accuracy and possibility of scanning X-ray beam parameters with a time resolution of up to 3 μs.     

In situ study of the growth and degradation processes in tetragonal lysozyme crystals on a silicon substrate by high-resolution X-ray diffractometry

The results of an in situ study of the growth of tetragonal lysozyme crystals by high-resolution X-ray diffractometry are considered. The crystals are grown by the sitting-drop method on crystalline silicon substrates of different types: both on smooth substrates and substrates with artificial surface-relief structures using graphoepitaxy. The crystals are grown in a special hermetically closed crystallization cell, which enables one to obtain images with an optical microscope and perform in situ X-ray diffraction studies in the course of crystal growth. Measurements for lysozyme crystals were carried out in different stages of the crystallization process, including crystal nucleation and growth, developed crystals, the degradation of the crystal structure, and complete destruction.     

X-ray diffraction and X-ray standing-wave study of the lead stearate film structure

A new approach to the study of the structural quality of crystals is proposed. It is based on the use of X-ray standing-wave method without measuring secondary processes and considers the multiwave interaction of diffraction reflections corresponding to different harmonics of the same crystallographic reflection. A theory of multiwave X-ray diffraction is developed to calculate the rocking curves in the X-ray diffraction scheme under consideration for a long-period quasi-one-dimensional crystal. This phase-sensitive method is used to study the structure of a multilayer lead stearate film on a silicon substrate. Some specific structural features are revealed for the surface layer of the thin film, which are most likely due to the tilt of the upper layer molecules with respect to the external normal to the film surface.     

X-ray and synchrotron methods in studies of cultural heritage sites

X-ray and synchrotron methods that are most widely used in studies of cultural heritage objects (including archaeological sites)—X-ray diffraction analysis, X-ray spectroscopy, and visualization techniques— have been considered. The reported examples show high efficiency and informativeness of natural science studies when solving most diverse problems of archaeology, history, the study of art, museology, etc.     

Erratum to:Methods of Coherent X-Ray Diffraction Imaging

Crystallography Reports - An Erratum to this paper has been published: https://doi.org/10.1134/S106377452134006X     

X-ray Diffraction Analysis of the Structure In0.53Ga0.47As Films Grown on (100) and (111)A GaAs Substrates with a Metamorphic Buffer

Crystallography Reports - Epitaxial In0.53Ga0.47As films, grown on GaAs substrates with the (100) and (111)А crystallographic orientations in the standard high-temperature and low-temperature...     

Experimental and Theoretical Study of the Triple-Crystal High-Resolution X-Ray Diffraction Scheme in Reciprocal Space Mapping Technique

Crystallography Reports - The triple-crystal high-resolution X-ray diffraction scheme has been experimentally and theoretically investigated using reciprocal space mapping. The procedure for...     

Control of the crystal lattice strain gradient caused by low-frequency ultrasound

The opportunities of dynamic control of the ultrasound-induced strain gradient in germanium crystal lattice have been studied. Two methods of gradient strain control are offered, which are based on variation in the (i) frequency and (ii) amplitude of ultrasonic vibrations. Both methods have been experimentally implemented.