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Total scattering and PDF analysis
This lecture covers the principles and applications of total scattering and PDF analysis in materials science. It explains the transformation of precursors into crystals, the significance of short-range order, and the use of PDF to study local atomic arrangements. Examples include in-situ nanoparticle synthesis and the structural evolution of materials during synthesis. The instructor discusses the instrumental setup for total scattering, data analysis techniques like least-squares refinement and real space modeling, and showcases the use of PDF in host-guest systems and in-situ synthesis studies.