Calculations of the Intensity of X-Ray Diffuse Scattering Produced by Point Defects in Cubic Metals

Abstract

We have calculated isointensity profiles for the diffuse x-ray scattering associated with certain types of defects in Cu, Al, Na, K, Li, and a theoretical model lattice. These profiles were computed for high-symmetry planes very close to reciprocal-lattice points of the ($S, 0, 0$), ($S, S, 0$), and ($S, S, S$) type. Both cubic and double-force defects were treated. The calculations were done using a technique presented by Kanzaki for the theoretical model lattice. Kanzaki's general conclusion that cubic defects produce leminiscate profiles and that double-force defects produce ellipsoidal profiles is confirmed for all the material studied. Our profiles for the model lattice agree with those obtained by Kanzaki, except for the profiles due to a double-force defect near an ($S, S, S$) reciprocal-lattice point.