X-ray scattering is a technique used in materials science and condensed matter physics to study the structure of materials at the atomic and molecular level. In x-ray scattering, a beam of x-rays is directed at a sample, causing the x-rays to scatter off the atoms in the material. By analyzing the pattern of scattered x-rays, researchers can determine the arrangement of atoms in the material, as well as other properties such as crystal structure, crystal size, and defects. X-ray scattering is a non-destructive technique that has applications in a wide range of fields, including materials science, nanotechnology, and biology.