X-Ray Microscopy

Originally published in 1960, this book looks at the physical principles behind the use of X-rays for microscopic investigation.

V. E. Cosslett (Author), W. C. Nixon (Author)

9781107654655, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 12 June 2014

454 pages
21.6 x 14 x 2.6 cm, 0.57 kg

Originally published in 1960 as part of the Cambridge Monographs on Physics series, this book looks at the physical principles behind the use of X-rays for microscopic investigation. Cosslett and Nixon review a variety of techniques used in X-ray microscopy, as well as specimen preparation methods. Many plates of various X-rayed materials are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of microscopy.

Preface
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction
2. Contact microradiography
3. Microscopy by point projection
4. Reflexion x-ray microscopy: mirror systems
5. Reflexion x-ray microscopy: curved crystals
6. X-ray absorption microanalysis
7. X-ray emission microanalysis
8. Production of x-rays
9. Specimen preparation techniques
10. Techniques of contact microradiography
11. Techniques of projection microscopy
12. Applications of x-ray microscopy in biology and medicine
13. Inorganic applications of x-ray microscopy
14. Microdiffraction
15. Some new experimental methods
Appendix. Absorption and emission data
References
Index.

Subject Areas: Optical physics [PHJ]