Most people know some very basic information about minerals, crystals, and gemstones, but likely wouldn’t be sure about what ...

X-ray analysis and scintillation crystals; and other types of crystals that are used in semiconductors. Optical crystals are used mainly in laser applications. For example, non-linear devices are used ...

Students will be able to identify different types of crystal structures that occur in metals, ceramics, and polymers. Students will be able to perform standard x-ray diffraction measurements on metals ...