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What is unit cell (& primitive unit cell) in Bravais lattice

Let's explore more about crystal structure by defining unit cells, and understanding what primitive unit cells are. We will then explore the concept of symmetry in Bravais lattice, and see how we use that in choosing the right unit cell to represent the lattice structure. Created by Moumita Sen.

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