Electron Diffraction

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Electron diffraction.GIF

Description:

Electrons are accelerated inside a large cathode ray tube. Adjust where the beam hits the screen and it will encounter a thin film crystal inside the tube. The electrons are diffracted and strike the phosphorus coating on the glass display creating dots or circles spread out on the screen.

Location:

  • Black Cabinet