Description
Book SynopsisThis is a simple, but complete, description of synchrotron sources and free electron lasers and of the corresponding instrumentation and techniques. The emphasis is on basic concepts and the mathematical formalism is reduced to a minimum.
Trade Review... a useful and refreshing treatment of synchrotron radiation * A.M. Glazer, University of Oxford *
... a unique source of information * A. Snigirev, ESRF, Grenoble *
... will appeal to all synchrotron radiation users. * D.M. Lawson, Biological Chemistry Dept, John Innes Centre, Norwich *
Table of Contents1. Smart tourist guide to a synchrotron light facility ; 2. The Facility ; 3. Applications of synchrotron light ; 4. Free electron lasers (FELs) ; 5. Future directions