Application of cylindrical distribution functions to wide-angle X-ray scattering from oriented polymers

Mitchell, G.R. and Lovell, R. (1981) Application of cylindrical distribution functions to wide-angle X-ray scattering from oriented polymers. Acta Crystallographica Section A, 37 (2). pp. 189-196. ISSN 1600-5724 doi: 10.1107/S0567739481000478

Abstract/Summary

A systematic approach is presented for obtaining cylindrical distribution functions (CDF's) of noncrystalline polymers which have been oriented by extension. The scattering patterns and CDF's are also sharpened by the method proposed by Deas and by Ruland. Data from atactic poly(methyl methacrylate) and polystyrene are analysed by these techniques. The methods could also be usefully applied to liquid crystals.