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A Simple System for Enhanced Data Collection From a Powder Diffractometer

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 January 2013

K. D. Rogers
Affiliation:
Royal Military College of Science, Shrivenham, Swindon, Wilts. SN6 8LA, U.K.
D. W. Lane
Affiliation:
Royal Military College of Science, Shrivenham, Swindon, Wilts. SN6 8LA, U.K.

Abstract

A Siemens D500 powder diffractometer has been modified to accommodate data collection and storage by an IBM microcomputer. The interface mechanism, described in detail, is simple, versatile and relatively low cost. The system performance is evaluated and further enhancements suggested.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1987

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