Application of Cathodoluminescence Imaging to the Study of Sedimentary Rocks

Describes applications of cathodoluminescence imaging for researchers, professionals and advanced graduate students in sedimentary geology.

Sam Boggs (Author), David Krinsley (Author)

9780521858786, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 21 September 2006

176 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.1 cm, 0.41 kg

Review of the hardback: '…a useful introduction to a growing field.' Journal of Geological Magazine

Minerals in sedimentary rocks emit characteristic visible luminescence called cathodoluminescence (CL) when bombarded by high energy electrons. CL emissions can be displayed as colour images in a cathodoluminescence microscope or as high-resolution monochromatic images in a scanning electron microscope. This provides information not available by other techniques on the provenance of the mineral grains in sedimentary rocks, and insights into diagenetic changes. The book, first published in 2006, begins with an easily understood presentation of the fundamental principles of CL imaging. This is followed by a description and discussion of the instruments used in CL imaging, and a detailed account of its applications to the study of sedimentary rocks. The volume is a comprehensive, easily understood description of the applications of cathodoluminescence imaging to the study of sedimentary rocks. It will be an important resource for academic researchers, industry professionals and advanced graduate students in sedimentary geology.

Preface
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction
Part I. Principles and Instrumentation: 2. Cathodoluminescence and its causes
3. Instrumentation and techniques
Part II. Applications: 4. Provenance interpretation
5. Cathodoluminescence characteristics of diagenetic minerals and fabrics in siliciclastic sedimentary rocks
6. Luminescence characteristics and diagenesis of carbonate sedimentary rocks
7. Miscellaneous applications of cathodoluminescence to sedimentary rocks
References
Index.

Subject Areas: Stratigraphy [RBGH], Petrology [RBGG]