Complex amplitudes are mathematical expressions that combine both the magnitude and phase information of waves, especially in the context of diffraction and scattering of X-rays by crystals. These amplitudes are essential for understanding how the structure of a crystal affects the intensity and distribution of diffracted beams, as they form the basis for calculating structure factors and performing Fourier transforms to obtain electron density maps.
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