Mass Spectrometry: Principles and Applications [Paperback]

Edmond de Hoffmann (Author), Jean Charette (Author), Vincent Stroobant (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471966975 | ISBN-13: 978-0471966975 | Publication Date: January 1, 1997 | Edition: 1

Mass Spectrometry Principles and Applications Edmond De Hoffmann Jean Charette Vincent Stroobant Universit? catholique de Louvain, Belgium Mass spectrometry is a technique widely used throughout science for the identification of compounds, by producing, separating and detecting ions in the gas phase. A complete overview of the principles, theories and key applications of modern mass spectrometry are presented in this carefully structured text. All instrumental aspects of mass spectrometry are clearly and concisely described; sources, analysers and detectors. Tandem mass spectrometry is introduced early, and then developed in more detail in its own chapter. Emphasis is placed throughout the text on optimal utilization conditions. Various fragmentation patterns are described, along with the analytical information that derives from the mass spectra. The importance of applications is recognized, and this theme runs throughout the book, along with an entire chapter devoted to the analysis of biomolecules. Numerous examples and illustrations feature throughout, along with a series of exercises of increasing difficulty that help students fully to understand the subject. References to the original literature are provided for the reader who wants more detailed information, along with a list of books for further reading. Mass Spectrometry will be invaluable to undergraduates and postgraduates using this technique in departments of chemistry, biochemistry, medicine, pharmacology, agriculture and food science. It will also appeal to researchers looking for an introduction to this important technique. The authors . have chosen a level of presentation that will be useful to . students as a text and valuable to practitioners as a handbook. They have produced an entirely modern treatment which seems to be just right in its coverage of the underlying physical principles, the instrumentation and techniques, and the applications. They have taken the trouble to give their readers clear, well-chosen figures. The text is comprehensive without being encyclopaedic and should be very readable by people in a variety of disciplines. The weight given to modern biological applications is one of the strong points of the book; these are discussed in the context of the underlying chemistry. Professor R. Graham Cooks, Purdue University, USA This book provides an excellent coverage of all the main aspects of modern mass spectrometry. As such it will be a valuable text for students throughout all stages of their training - from first year BSc to final year PhD. Professor John Todd, University of Kent at Canterbury, UK

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"An excellent source of qualitative information on MS for postgraduates and professionals in the fields of research … .A reasonably priced book and we would recommend it." (The Higher Education Academy Physical Sciences Centre, December 2008)

 

"Featuring numerous examples, references, and a series of exercises of increasing difficulty, this updated edition now includes additional coverage." (Materials and Corrosion, November 2007)

  --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 340 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 1 edition (January 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471966975
• ISBN-13: 978-0471966975
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,668,147 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pleased, February 4, 2001

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Andre Adams (LSU) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mass Spectrometry: Principles and Applications (Paperback)

This book was the text in my first course in mass spectrometry. The book is a good introduction to MS for advanced undergrads and graduate students. I felt the book was very helpful, it covers the multitude of ionization sources, mass analyzers, and even tandem MS. I give it a thumbs up.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Go-To book, January 8, 2011

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This is a good quick-reference book for mass spectrometry if you want some information available on your shelf without always having to look up in the literature. I do wish, though, that the book contained more information about interpretation of fragmentation peaks.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book, October 2, 2008

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It is a must have for the Mass Spec beginner as well as the advanced with it's readily understood language and descriptions.