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Diffraction Support

CrystalMaker works with our two diffraction programs, CrystalDiffract and SingleCrystal, to simulate, manipulate and measure all kinds of diffraction properties from your crystal structure.

You can even simulate diffraction patterns directly from CrystalMaker, via the Transform > Diffraction Pattern submenu.

X-ray or Neutron Powder Diffraction

CrystalDiffract provides powerful measurement and analysis features, including real-time parameter control: simulate phase transitions and learn about diffraction experiments interactively, by clicking and dragging slider controls, or inputting numeric values.

The full version of CrystalDiffract allows you to display observed experimental data with simulated data, and hence to index diffraction peaks and detect impurity phases. You can simulate multi-phase mixture, with control over background functions, and simulation of particle size and strain effects.

Single-Crystal Diffraction

Our new SingleCrystal program lets you visualize sections of the reciprocal lattice and also simulate transmission electron microscope (TEM) diffraction patterns.

SingleCrystal provides real-time, mouse-driven rotation through reciprocal space, with additional tools for precise angular rotations (tilts) and setting view directions. Distances and angles can be measured on screen, with the option of detailed text output and high-resolution printing.

CrystalMaker and SingleCrystal are designed to work together seamlessly: rotate your crystal in CrystalMaker and see its diffraction pattern rotate in SingleCrystal (and vice versa).