In This Book, Both Dynamical And Kinematic X - Ray Diffraction Is Considered From A Unified Viewpoint, Based On The Fundamental Laws That Govern The Interaction Of X - Rays With Matter. The Book Is Focused On Basic Concepts, But Also Covers In Detail Classical And Modern Applications, E. G. , Line Broadening, Texture And Strain / Stress Analyses, X - Ray Mapping In Reciprocal Space, High - Resolution X - Ray Diffraction And Inelastic X - Ray Scattering. This Unique Scope, In Combination With Otherwise Hard - To - Find Information On X - Ray Focusing Components, X - Ray Interaction With Phonons, Coherent Scattering Of Mössbauer Radiation And The Interrelation Between Grain Size - Mediated And Microstrain Fluctuation - Induced Broadenings Of X - Ray Diffraction Profiles, Makes The Book Indispensable For Any Serious User Of X - Ray Diffraction Techniques