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x-ray astronomy
the branch of astronomy that studies celestial objects by means of the x-rays emitted by them. -
x-ray spectrometry
the use of an x-ray spectrometer. -
bragg's law
the principle that when a beam of X-rays of wavelength λ enters a crystal, the maximum intensity of the reflected ray occurs when sin θ = nλ/2d, where θ is the complement of the angle of incidence, n is a whole number, and d is the distance between layers of atoms -
characteristic x-ray
an x-ray that is emitted from an atom when an electron is displaced from an inner shell. -
gi series
gastrointestinal series: x-ray examination of the upper or lower gastrointestinal tract after barium sulfate is given rectally (barium enema) or orally as a contrast medium. -
powder method
a method of x-ray determination of crystal structure using a powdered sample.