This textbook, written by Professor Emeritus Jens Als-Nielsen, covers the fundamental principles of x-ray physics from a modern perspective. It focuses on the opportunities offered by synchrotron radiation and is intended for professionals and students in the field.
Description
The second edition of this successful standard work is distinguished by more than 30% new material. The content has been thoroughly revised and expanded with two new chapters on non-crystalline diffraction and x-ray imaging. The book combines clear explanations of the physical fundamentals without excessive mathematics, making it suitable for a broad audience in the sciences.
Key points of this edition are:
- Addition of new chapters on non-crystalline diffraction and x-ray imaging
- Improved content and presentation to support understanding
- Use of four-color printing to clarify key concepts
- Extensive practice problems after each chapter
This handbook is an important resource for anyone working in physics and related disciplines, with an emphasis on synchrotron radiation in contemporary x-ray physics.
Product specifications
- Author: Jens Als-Nielsen (University of Copenhagen)
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Publication date: 2011-03-25
- Number of pages: 448
- ISBN: 9780470973943
- Subject: Particle and high-energy physics
- BISAC: SCIENCE / Physics / Particle
About the author
Professor Emeritus Jens Als-Nielsen is affiliated with the Niels Bohr Institute of the University of Copenhagen and has made a major contribution to the development of neutron and x-ray scattering techniques. His research focus is on the use of x-ray radiation, with applications in biology and medical science.