Bravais lattice

noun

An infinite array of discrete points generated by a set of discrete translation operations mathbf R=n_1 mathbf a₁+n_2 mathbf a₂+n_3 mathbf a₃, where nᵢ are any integers and aᵢ are known as the primitive vectors which lie in different directions and span the lattice.

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space latticecrystal lattice
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Meanings

nounBravais lattice (plural Bravais lattices)

plural Bravais lattices

  1. chemistryAn infinite array of discrete points generated by a set of discrete translation operations mathbf R=n_1 mathbf a₁+n_2 mathbf a₂+n_3 mathbf a₃, where nᵢ are any integers and aᵢ are known as the primitive vectors which lie in different directions and span the lattice.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna 3-dimensional geometric arrangement of the atoms or molecules or ions composing a crystal

Similar
space latticecrystal lattice
Broader
lattice
Also see
crystal latticespace lattice

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Origin

Named after Auguste Bravais (1811–1863), a French crystallographer.

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