Difração de raios X – Uma revisão bibliográfica acerca das aplicações desta técnica na medicina

Abstract

Physical applications are plenty and progressively used in various treatments and medical diagnosis. Since its discovery, X-rays properties have been incorporated in therapies and exams and, through the years, other possibilities have been found. In order to discuss the development of X-rays diffraction technique and its benefits and usage in medicine; a bibliographical research was accomplished aiming to enlighten the importance of improving this field, especially for better diagnosis and treatments of diseases.