An Introduction to X-Ray Physics, Optics, and Applications
$336.52
- Hardcover
368 pages
- Release Date
21 August 2017
Summary
In this book, Carolyn A. MacDonald provides a comprehensive introduction to the physics of a wide range of x-ray applications, optics, and analysis tools. Theory is applied to practical considerations of optics and applications ranging from astronomy to medical imaging and materials analysis. Emphasizing common physical concepts that underpin diverse phenomena and applications of x-ray physics, the book opens with a look at nuclear medicine, motivating further investigations into scatterin…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780691139654 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0691139652 |
| Author: | Carolyn MacDonald |
| Publisher: | Princeton University Press |
| Imprint: | Princeton University Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 21 August 2017 |
| Weight: | 992g |
| Dimensions: | 254mm x 178mm |
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“A comprehensive introduction to the physics of a wide range of X-ray applications, optics and analysis tools.” – Nature Photonics
“A comprehensive introduction to the physics of a wide range of X-ray applications, optics and analysis tools.” * Nature Photonics *
About The Author
Carolyn MacDonald
Carolyn A. MacDonald is professor and former chair of physics at the University at Albany and the director of the Ualbany Center for X-ray Optics. She is an associate editor of the Handbook of Optics.
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