Which outcome occurs when electron's de Broglie wavelength approaches the size of a periodic crystal lattice?

💡 Explanation

When the electron wavelength is comparable to lattice spacing, Bragg diffraction occurs because coherent scattering from lattice planes interferes constructively, forming electronic band gaps. Therefore diffraction leads to band gaps instead of scattering, breakdown, or magnetism effects, which require different physical mechanisms.

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