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In X-ray crystallography, a difference density map or Fo–Fc map shows the spatial distribution of the difference between the measured electron density of the crystal and the electron density explained by the current model. Wikipedia →
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- Read the overview: Difference density mapA 5-minute orientation
- Skim a recent paper: ResiDEM: Analytical Tool for Isomorphous Difference Electron Density Maps Utilizing Dynamic Residue Identification via Density ClusteringInfluential work since 2022
- Pick up a classic book: Clean CodeThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Density-difference maps in quantum chemistryCited 19 times
- Go sideways: Phase problemA closely related topic
- Go sideways: Structure validationA closely related topic
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🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
Density-difference maps in quantum chemistry
Crystal chemistry of aeschynite-(Y) from the Western Alps: residual electron density on difference-Fourier map
The difference electron-density map as a crystal structure validation tool
Electron density maps with a difference
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📚 Books worth reading
Clean CodeRobert C. Martin · 2008
The Elements of Statistical LearningTrevor Hastie, Robert Tibshirani · 2001- 📕How to be a quantitative ecologistJason Matthiopoulos · 2011
Treaty Occupationay ToxicologySuelen Queiroz · 2010
Methods of vegetation studyEdwin A. Phillips · 1959
Emerging Technologies for Information Systems, Computing, and ManagementW. Eric Wong · 2013
Introduction to macromolecular crystallographyMcPherson, Alexander · 2003
Geografía y cartografía de la Antigüedad al RenacimientoFrancesco Prontera, Francisco Javier Gómez Espelosín · 2020
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