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An Introduction to X-Ray Physics, Optics, and Applications

Hardback

Main Details

Title An Introduction to X-Ray Physics, Optics, and Applications
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Carolyn MacDonald
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:368
Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 178
Category/GenreOptics
Applied optics
ISBN/Barcode 9780691139654
ClassificationsDewey:539.7222
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Illustrations 36 color illus. 215 line illus. 5 tables.

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 13 June 2017
Publication Country United States

Description

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 diver

Author Biography

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.

Reviews

"A comprehensive introduction to the physics of a wide range of X-ray applications, optics and analysis tools." * Nature Photonics *