The Interpretation of X-Ray Diffraction Patterns of a Fluid at Various Densities

Publisher Website
Google Scholar
Abstract
It is shown that existing calculations for the intensity of x-rays diffracted by a fluid at various densities can be applied only over a small range of densities, and it is pointed out that this is due to the distribution of atoms about any one atom chosen for the calculation. The distribution is discussed qualitatively for gases and liquids, and a reasonable approximation to the true distribution is assumed. From this a set of intensity vs. angle curves are drawn for several densities. These curves are compared with Stewart's experimental curves for ether at various densities.