Elements of Synchrotron Light: For Biology, Chemistry, and Medical Research [Hardcover]

Giorgio Margaritondo (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 26, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0198509308 | ISBN-13: 978-0198509301 | Edition: 1

This book is structured by two-level presentation including a simple descriptive treatment and slightly more in-depth discussions of specific topics. The first-level treatment covers the notions, terminology and techniques that are required to use a synchrotron facility. The book is therefore an ideal first step for all those beginning to use synchrotron light for their work or are considering it. The treated topics include the basic functioning mechanisms of synchrotrons and free electron lasers a description of sychrotron-based techniques in x-ray imaging and radiology, spectroscopy, microscopy and spectromicroscopy, EXAFS, crystallography and scattering, and microfabrication.

Editorial Reviews

Review

`"a useful and refreshing treatment of synchrotron radiation." ' A.M. Glazer, University of Oxford

`"a unique source of information," ' A. Snigirev, ESRF Grenoble

`"will appeal to all synchrotron radiation users" ' D.M. Lawson, Biological Chemistry Dept, John Innes Centre, Norwich

About the Author

Giorgio Margaritondo is at Faculte des sciences de base, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, Switzerland.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 296 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1 edition (December 26, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198509308
• ISBN-13: 978-0198509301
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #831,205 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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