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Cromer–Mann coefficients

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    The set of nine coefficients \(a_i, b_i, c\, (i=1,\dots, 4)\) in a parameterization of the non-dispersive part of the atomic scattering factor for neutral atoms as a function of (sinθ) / λ:

    \(f^0(\sin\theta/\lambda) = \sum_{i=1}^4 a_i \exp[-b_i(\sin\theta/\lambda)^2] + c\)

    for \(0 < (\sin\theta)/\lambda < 2.0\,\mathrm{\AA}^{-1}\).

    This expression is convenient for calculation in crystal structure software suites.


    Cromer–Mann coefficients is shared under a CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license and was authored, remixed, and/or curated by Online Dictionary of Crystallography.

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