I have always used diffractogram(s). Doug Allen Sr. Mineralogist 928-792-5576 office 928-965-0500 cell
________________________________ From: Brian H. Toby [mailto:brian.t...@anl.gov] Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 8:56 AM To: amar...@chimica.unige.it Cc: rietveld_l@ill.fr Subject: Re: diffraction patterns or spectra diffraction patterns are often referred to as diffraction spectra. But we all know that diffraction is not a spectroscopic technique. A spectrum refers to a wavelength-dispersive measurement, while CW diffraction is spatially resolved. Either diffraction pattern or diffractogram is the choice of the cognoscenti IMHO, except perhaps in the case of TOF and energy-dispersive x-ray. Brian
