X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy for the Chemical and Materials Sciences

X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy is a technique that is being applied to a widening set of disciplines,from solid state physics to materials science,chemistry,biochemistry,and geology. This practical guide helps investigators choose the right experiment,carry it out properly,and analyze the data to give the best reliable result. It is aimed at Masters-level and PhD students embarking on X-ray spectroscopy projects and scientists in areas of materials characterization.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 224 pages
\n Publication date: 02 February 2018
\n Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
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X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (XAS) is a versatile technique with expanding applications across various disciplines. Initially used in solid-state physics, it has now spread to materials science, chemistry, biochemistry, and geology. These applications provide detailed and valuable information, aiding in the understanding and development of materials. XAS has found applications in engineering materials, environmental science, and national heritage, offering insights into the properties and structures of materials.

This practical guide assists investigators in selecting appropriate experiments, executing them correctly, and analyzing data to obtain reliable results. It also provides readers with insights into extracting valuable information from large-scale experimental facilities like synchrotrons, which may be unfamiliar to laboratory scientists.

X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy for the Chemical and Materials Sciences aims to educate readers about the strengths and limitations of XAS techniques, including their accessibility. Presented in six sections, the book offers chapters covering various aspects of XAS, such as 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.

To support learning, the book includes questions throughout the text, relevant to individuals working on synchrotron sources and applications in physics, materials, environment/geology, and biomedical materials. The four-color representation of images and data makes it easier for readers to interpret and understand the information presented.

X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy for the Chemical and Materials Sciences is primarily targeted at Masters-level and PhD students embarking on X-ray spectroscopy projects, as well as scientists in areas of material. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the technique and its applications, making it an essential resource for those interested in this field.

\n Weight: 368g\n
Dimension: 154 x 230 x 11 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781119990901\n \n