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Crystal monochromator
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<p>A crystal <a href="/facts/Monochromator/vagojlBb">monochromator</a> is a device in <a href="/facts/Neutron_scattering/wMze4rvs">neutron</a> and <a href="/facts/Synchrotron_light/mTsSKmRz">X-ray</a> optics to select a defined <a href="/facts/Wavelength/kcJU0ymz">wavelength</a> of the radiation for further purpose on a dedicated instrument or <a href="/facts/Beamline/vrfaEtFt">beamline</a>. It operates through the <a href="/facts/Diffraction/Mk80xXHT">diffraction</a> process according to <a href="/facts/Bragg%27s_law/qEYANzQg">Bragg's law</a>. </p><p>Similar devices are called crystal analyzer for the examination of scattered radiation. </p>