| The Institute of Crystallography performs research along three main directions |
Crystal Growth: |
the study of the processes of crystal formation and crystal growth, the development of methods for synthesizing crystals and designing corresponding apparatus. |
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Crystal Structure: |
the study of ideal atomic and real defect crystal structures. |
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Crystal Properties: |
the study of symmetry and physical properties of crystals, search for crystals with valuable properties. |
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Priorities:
- The search for new crystals and structures with preset properties and the development of methods of their growth.
- Interaction of the X-ray and the synchrotron radiation, electrons, and neutrons with condensed media. Development of methods for studying structure and properties with the use of synchrotron radiation.
- Biological materials science (methods for synthesizing, crystallization, and studying structures and properties of biological objects) and organic systems.
- Space materials science.
- Surface, subsurface layers, interfaces, and thin films. Synthesis, study of structures and properties, development of methods for crystal diagnostics.
- Innovation activity in the field of crystal growth and designing apparatus for crystal growth and X-ray studies.
- Designing of equipment for the above priority researches.
- Preparation of scientific staff for research in modern fields of crystallography and crystal physics.
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