Synchrotron Radiation: Sources and Applications to the Structural and Electronic Properties of Materials

Synchrotron radiation is a powerful source of light that has many applications in physics, materials science, and chemistry. This text explains the physical principles of synchrotron radiation, its source and methods of delivery to the sample, and the different techniques that use it to analyze the electronic properties and structure of materials. It is an excellent resource for current and future users of synchrotron radiation, and for graduate and senior undergraduate students taking specialist courses in the field.

Format: Hardback
Length: 450 pages
Publication date: 07 October 2021
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Synchrotron radiation is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is generated by accelerating charged particles to very high speeds, typically in circular accelerators. It has a wide range of applications in physics, materials science, and chemistry, and is used to study the electronic properties and structure of crystalline and non-crystalline materials and surfaces.

The physical principles of synchrotron radiation are described in this text, including its source and methods of delivery to the sample. Different techniques such as X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescence, and scattering are used to analyze the electronic properties and structure of materials. These techniques allow researchers to study the structure and electronic properties of materials on a microscopic, nanoscopic, and atomic scale.

Synchrotron radiation has many applications in physics, materials science, and chemistry. In physics, it is used to study the structure and dynamics of matter, such as the behavior of atoms and molecules, the properties of materials, and the behavior of high-energy particles. In materials science, it is used to study the structure, properties, and behavior of materials at the nanoscale, which is important for developing new materials with improved properties. In chemistry, it is used to study the structure and reactivity of molecules and to analyze the chemical composition of materials.

Synchrotron radiation is an invaluable resource for current and future users of these facilities. It can complement information obtained in users' home laboratories and is perfect for graduate and senior undergraduate students taking specialist courses in synchrotron radiation. It is also useful for new and established researchers in the field.

In conclusion, synchrotron radiation is a powerful tool for studying the electronic properties and structure of materials and surfaces. It has a wide range of applications in physics, materials science, and chemistry and is an invaluable resource for current and future users of these facilities.

Weight: 674g
Dimension: 177 x 252 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781107189805