Rietveld Refinement: Practical Powder Diffraction Pattern Analysis Using Topas
This comprehensive textbook bridges the gap between theoretical understanding and practical application of Rietveld refinement methods for powder diffraction analysis. Nearly 50 years after Hugo Rietveld's groundbreaking papers on crystal structure refinement from neutron powder diffraction data, this method has become essential for materials characterization. This book addresses the persistent challenges in both theoretical comprehension and daily laboratory implementation.
Theoretical Foundation and Practical Implementation
Each chapter combines rigorous theoretical introduction with hands-on practical guidance, making complex crystallographic concepts accessible to researchers and students. The book specifically focuses on Rietveld refinement applications for both neutron powder diffraction and laboratory X-ray powder diffraction techniques.
Topas Software Integration
The text utilizes the flexible macro-type language of Topas Rietveld software, recognized as the de facto standard in the field. Readers gain proficiency in practical pattern analysis while understanding the underlying mathematical and physical principles governing the refinement process.
Expert Authorship
Written by leading crystallographers Robert Dinnebier from the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Andreas Leineweber from TU Bergakademie Freiberg, and John S.O. Evans from Durham University, this volume represents decades of combined expertise in powder diffraction methods and crystal structure analysis.
Essential Resource for Materials Science
This paperback edition serves as an indispensable reference for crystallographers, materials scientists, solid-state chemists, and physicists working with powder diffraction techniques. The book systematically addresses common pitfalls encountered during refinement procedures, offering solutions based on extensive practical experience.
Published by de Gruyter, this text fills a critical need in the crystallographic literature by providing both the theoretical framework and practical tools necessary for successful Rietveld refinement implementation in research and industrial settings.
