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What is a Reciprocal lattice?

a: Inverted arrangement of atoms in a crystal Explanation

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b: A lattice that follows the reciprocal Bravais rules Explanation

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c: A repeating pattern of arrangement of atoms with all points being equivalent Explanation

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d: An arrangement of atoms in a different space i.e, not the real space Explanation

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Which of these is the formal definition of a reciprocal lattice?

a: The inverse lattice of a Bravais lattice Explanation

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b: The fourier transform of a Bravais lattice from the real space to the space of spatial frequencies Explanation

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c: The fourier transform of a Bravais lattice from the real space to another real space Explanation

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d: The fourier transform of a Bravais lattice from the space of spatial frequencies to the real space Explanation

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Which of these is true?

a: The reciprocal lattice of a Bravais lattice need not be a Bravais lattice Explanation

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b: Two dimensional lattices cannot have a reciprocal lattice Explanation

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c: The reciprocal lattice of a Bravais lattice is a Bravais lattice Explanation

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d: The derivation of a reciprocal lattice involves usage of no transforms Explanation

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With regard to reciprocal vectors, which of these options are true?

a: These vectors are dependent on the primitive vectors of the lattice Explanation

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b: These vectors are independent of the primitive vectors of the lattice Explanation

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c: Bravais lattices can have no reciprocal vectors Explanation

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d: They are vectors that are perpendicular to each other Explanation

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In case of a standard Bravais lattice, what is the reciprocal of a reciprocal lattice?

a: An entirely new lattice Explanation

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b: No change Explanation

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c: The original lattice from which the reciprocal was obtained Explanation

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d: Both (b) and (c) Explanation

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In the mathematical formula of reciprocal vectors, what is the value of V?

a: a1.(a2 x a3) Explanation

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b: a2.(a3 x a1) Explanation

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c: a3.(a1 x a2) Explanation

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d: All of the above Explanation

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Reciprocal Lattices