Bragg rods and multiple X-ray scattering in random-stacking colloidal crystals.

Synchrotron small-angle x-ray diffraction images of random-stacking-induced Bragg scattering rods are obtained in a wide range of wave vectors from a single colloidal crystal. The results reveal a strong multiple scattering effect, which leads to new features in the diffraction pattern-secondary Bra...

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Main Authors: Petukhov, A, Dolbnya, I, Aarts, D, Vroege, G, Lekkerkerker, H
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2003
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Summary:Synchrotron small-angle x-ray diffraction images of random-stacking-induced Bragg scattering rods are obtained in a wide range of wave vectors from a single colloidal crystal. The results reveal a strong multiple scattering effect, which leads to new features in the diffraction pattern-secondary Bragg rods. We argue that dynamic x-ray diffraction is rather common for high-quality colloidal photonic crystals and should be taken into account.