A clear-cut introduction to the technique and applications of x-ray
absorption spectroscopy
X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy is being applied to a widening set of
disciplines. Applications started with solid state physics and grew to
materials science, chemistry, biochemistry and geology. Now, they cut
across engineering materials, environmental science and national
heritage -- providing very detailed and useful information facilitating
understanding and development of materials. This practical guide helps
investigators choose the right experiment, carry it out properly and
analyze the data to give the best reliable result. It gives readers
insights to extract what they need from the world of large-scale
experimental facilities like synchrotrons, which seem distant to many
laboratory scientists.
X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy for the Chemical and Materials Sciences
seeks to educate readers about the strengths and limitations of the
techniques, including their accessibility. Presented in six sections, it
offers chapters that cover: an introduction to X-ray absorption fine
structure XAFS; the basis of XAFS; X-ray sources; experimental methods;
data analysis and simulation methods; and case studies.
- A no-nonsense introduction to the technique and applications of x-ray
absorption spectroscopy
- Features Questions to support learning through the book
- Relevant to all working on synchrotron sources and applications in
physics, materials, environment/geology and biomedical materials
- Four-color representation allows easy interpretation of images and
data for the reader
X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy for the Chemical and Materials Sciences
is aimed at Masters-level and PhD students embarking on X-ray
spectroscopy projects as well as scientists in areas of materials
characterization.
