Electron Diffraction Experiment
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Electron Diffraction Experiment

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What was the primary objective of the electron diffraction experiment?

  • To calculate the intra-atomic spacings in graphite (correct)
  • To measure electron velocities in a vacuum
  • To compare electron diffraction with X-ray diffraction
  • To observe the scattering patterns of light on a carbon target
  • Who first suggested that matter might have wave-like properties?

  • Louis de Broglie (correct)
  • Clinton Davisson
  • Lester Germer
  • Albert Einstein
  • What was a significant outcome of Davisson and Germer's experiment?

  • Discovery of maximum and minimum electron intensities due to diffraction (correct)
  • Establishment of a new type of particle accelerator
  • Confirmation of light behaving solely as a particle
  • Verification of Planck's law of black body radiation
  • In the context of electron diffraction, what does the distance 'd' represent?

    <p>The separation between planes of atoms in a crystal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the interference pattern in electron diffraction analogous to?

    <p>Interference observed in light experiments like Michelson interferometers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What discovery did Davisson and Germer make regarding electron behavior?

    <p>Electrons can exhibit both wave-like and particle-like behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constant is used to determine the wavelength of matter according to de Broglie’s hypothesis?

    <p>Planck’s constant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect did Clinton Davisson and Lester Germer discover in their experiment?

    <p>Electrons exhibit diffraction like waves do</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the electron gun in this experiment?

    <p>To accelerate electrons towards a carbon target.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature of the carbon target causes the appearance of the interference pattern?

    <p>The random orientation of crystal sheets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you calculate the angle φ in the experiment?

    <p>φ = s/(2R)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum anode voltage required to see the rings?

    <p>1500 V</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done after switching on the heater in the experiment?

    <p>Wait one minute for the oxide cathode to stabilize.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the structure of the carbon used in the experiment?

    <p>Crystalline but with random orientations of sheets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of measuring the diffraction angle θ?

    <p>To determine the crystalline structure of the target.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the rings as the accelerating voltage is adjusted?

    <p>The rings disappear at lower voltages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What represents the de Broglie wavelength for an electron?

    <p>$ rac{h}{p}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the momentum of electrons calculated as they leave the electron gun?

    <p>$p^2 = eVa$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition for constructive interference in wave diffraction?

    <p>$ ext{path length difference} = n imes ext{wavelength}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Bragg’s Law, what is the relationship between the wavelength, distance, and angle of diffraction?

    <p>$n ext{wavelength} = 2d ext{sin}( heta)$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating the intra-atomic distance in a crystal?

    <p>$d = rac{ ext{wavelength}}{2 ext{sin}( heta)}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the formula $d = rac{h}{2 ext{sin}( heta) ext{sqrt}(2emeVa)}$, what do the variables represent?

    <p>$h$ is Planck's constant, $e$ is charge, $m$ is mass, $Va$ is potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following safety measures is essential when working with high voltage in the electron diffraction experiment?

    <p>Inspect the apparatus before turning the power on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which piece of equipment is NOT required for the electron diffraction experiment?

    <p>Oscilloscope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the equation $L \sin 2\theta = R \sin \phi$ relate to in an experimental setup?

    <p>The diffraction angle for a given accelerated voltage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the distance L in the diffraction condition?

    <p>It is controlled to have an accuracy better than 2%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which equation involves the electron's velocity in relation to diffraction?

    <p>$\lambda = h / \sqrt{2me e Va}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using electrons instead of light in microscopy?

    <p>Electrons have a shorter wavelength, allowing for higher resolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the accepted value for the distance between the outer atomic layers in graphite?

    <p>0.123 nm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context is a scanning electron microscope (SEM) similar to an optical microscope?

    <p>Both have a similar magnifying process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the study of diffraction, how should $1/V_a$ be plotted in relation to $sin \theta$?

    <p>It should be plotted linearly for both inner and outer rings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which measurement needs to be compared against accepted values to validate distances in the experiment?

    <p>The distance between atomic layers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Electron Diffraction Experiment

    • Objective: Observe diffraction of electrons on a graphite target and calculate interatomic spacing in graphite.

    Theoretical Background

    • Wave-particle duality: Matter exhibits wave-like properties, as proposed by Louis de Broglie.
    • De Broglie wavelength: λ = h/p, where h is Planck's constant and p is momentum.
    • Electron diffraction: Electrons diffract from crystal planes, similar to light diffraction from a grating.
    • Bragg's Law: nλ = 2d sin θ, where n is an integer, λ is electron wavelength, d is interatomic spacing, and θ is diffraction angle.
    • Interatomic spacing calculation: d = λ / (2 sin θ).

    Experimental Setup and Procedure

    • Electron gun: Heats a cathode to emit electrons and accelerates them with an anode voltage (Va).
    • Graphite target: Electrons diffract from the graphitized carbon target.
    • Diffraction pattern: Circular rings on a phosphorus screen indicate constructive interference.
    • Measurement procedure:
      • Measure diffraction angle θ with masking tape and a ruler.
      • Determine the arc length (s) of the diffraction rings.
      • Calculate θ using formula: L sin 2θ = R sin φ, where L is target-screen distance, R is screen curvature radius, and φ is the angle between incident beam and diffracted beam.

    Data Analysis

    • Plot 1/Va versus sin θ for inner and outer rings.
    • Calculate slope for each line.
    • Determine interatomic spacing d10 (inner ring) and d11 (outer ring) from the slope.

    Results

    • Expected values for d10 and d11: 0.213 nm and 0.123 nm, respectively.

    Applications

    • Electron diffraction is a powerful tool for studying materials at atomic scale.

    Limitations of Optical Microscopy

    • Diffraction limit: Resolution limited by the wavelength of light (≈ 400 nm).

    Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

    • Uses electrons as "light" source to overcome the diffraction limit and achieve higher resolution.
    • Magnetic lenses instead of glass lenses.
    • Achieves angstrom-scale resolution allowing observations of very small features.

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    This quiz explores the fundamentals of electron diffraction, focusing on the theoretical background including wave-particle duality and Bragg's Law. You will learn how to calculate interatomic spacing in graphite using experimental observations. Test your knowledge on electron behavior and experimental processes related to diffraction.

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