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Von Laue's discoveries had implications for what field?

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  • Crystallography

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In crystallography, the study of the arrangement of atoms within crystals, Max von Laue's groundbreaking discoveries played a pivotal role. His experiments with X-ray diffraction revealed the periodic nature of crystals and demonstrated their ability to act as regular three-dimensional diffraction gratings, paving the way for determining crystal structures and deepening our understanding of the atomic-level organization in various materials.
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