reciprocal lattice

noun

A conceptual lattice in reciprocal (or momentum) space that corresponds to a given Bravais lattice in realspace.

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Meanings

nounreciprocal lattice (plural reciprocal lattices)

plural reciprocal lattices

  1. chemistryA conceptual lattice in reciprocal (or momentum) space that corresponds to a given Bravais lattice in realspace.
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