Origins of X-rays; classical X-ray sources; synchrotron radiation. Effects of X-rays passing through solid material: X-ray diffraction, absorption, fluorescence, Compton effect; applications. Neutron diffraction, electron diffraction; comparison with X-ray diffraction. X-ray devices for examination of structural properties of materials. Geometry and construction of devices for X-ray diffraction; application of classical and modern X-ray devices in structural studies. Photographic techniques; types of cameras, crystal rotation and oscillation practice, identification of diffraction maxima. Diffractometer techniques. Detection and recording of X-rays. X-ray detectors and counters; classical and advanced detectors. Crystallization techniques. Selection of single-crystal sample for diffraction examination. Work with unstable materials. Analysis and interpretation of X-ray diffraction data from single crystal; precision and accuracy in determination of unit-cell parameters, symmetry and crystal structure. Strategies for structure solution from polycrystalline samples. Powder pattern fitting methods in crystal structure examination: individual profile fitting method, whole powder pattern decomposition method, Rietveld method; precision and accuracy. Structural analysis of amorphous materials; radial distribution function. X-ray scattering in amorphous material, EDXD method, EXAFS method. Radiation protection and security measures. Dosimetry. 
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