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Overview
Powder diffraction is a widely used scientific technique in the characterization of materials with broad application in materials science, chemistry, physics, geology, pharmacology and archaeology. Powder Diffraction: Theory and Practice provides an advanced introductory text about modern methods and applications of powder diffraction in research and industry. The authors begin with a brief overview of the basic theory of diffraction from crystals and powders. Data collection strategies are described including x-ray, neutron and electron diffraction setups using modern day apparatus including synchrotron sources. Data corrections, essential for quantitative analysis are covered before the authors conclude with a discussion of the analysis methods themselves. The information is presented in a way that facilitates understanding the information content of the data, as well as best practices for collecting and analyzing data for quantitative analysis. This long awaited book condenses the knowledge of renowned experts in the field into a single, authoritative, overview of the application of powder diffraction in modern materials research. The book contains essential theory and introductory material for students and researchers wishing to learn how to apply the frontier methods of powder diffraction
Synopsis
''This book provides an excellent overview and much detail of the state-of the-art in powder diffraction methods.'' (Chemistry World. 2008. 5(11), p.p.63)
This book presents a broad overview of, and introduction to, state-of-the-art methods and applications of powder diffraction in research and industry. Both the theory and practise are covered and additional useful information is also provided for researchers and students getting started.
The book offers an authoritative guide for those wishing to learn how to apply the frontier methods and will become a well-thumbed reference thanks to the basic theory behind the methods which are provided. This long awaited overview of the status of the field replaces older texts available and is testament to the expertise of the authors who are renowned experts in the respective areas.