XRD Software (e.g., TOPAS, GSAS)

XRD software like TOPAS and GSAS is specialized tools used to analyze data from X-ray diffraction experiments. These programs interpret patterns of X-rays scattered by a material to determine its crystal structure, phase composition, and other properties. They help scientists and engineers model how atoms are arranged in a solid, providing insights into material properties, quality, and behavior. By fitting theoretical diffraction patterns to experimental data, these software packages enable accurate structural characterization, essential for research, quality control, and developing new materials.