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Original Articles

Structure determination of quasicrystals

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Pages 2613-2633 | Received 31 Oct 2006, Accepted 20 Dec 2006, Published online: 02 Dec 2010
 

Abstract

Structure determination of quasicrystals remains a complex and challenging problem. To date, the most successful approach has been the use of high dimensional crystallography. In this paper, we introduce the basic tools used in this method and illustrate it in the case of CdYb icosahedral phase determination. The relationship between the high dimensional description and the resulting 3D structure is presented. We briefly introduce the concept of phason modes and the effects on diffraction pattern.

Acknowledgments

MdB thanks S. Francoual for informative discussions.

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