Neutron and X-ray Spectroscopy

Scientific research involving neutrons or synchrotron radiation is performed in large experimental installations at a few sites around the world. Taking full advantage of such techniques requires a wide range of specialized expertise not found in any university course. Therefore, there is a need for reference books and training courses to introduce young scientists to the underlying principles and methods. **Neutron and X-Ray Spectroscopy delivers an up-to-date account of the principles and practice of inelastic and spectroscopic methods available at neutron and synchrotron sources, including recent developments. The chapters are based on a course of lectures and practicals (the HERCULES course at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility) delivered to young scientists who require these methods in their professional careers. Each chapter, written by a leading specialist in the field, introduces the basic concepts of the technique and provides an overview of recent work. This volume, which focuses on spectroscopic techniques in synchrotron radiation and inelastic neutron scattering, will be a primary source of information for physicists, chemists and materials scientists who wish to acquire a basic understanding of these techniques and to discover the possibilities offered by them. Emphasizing the complementarity of the neutron and X-ray methods, this tutorial will also be invaluable to scientists already working in neighboring fields who seek to extend their knowledge.** This volume is devoted to the use of synchrotron radiation and neutron sources. The chapters are based on a course of lectures and practicals (the HERCULES course) delivered to young scientists who require these methods in their professional career. Each chapter, written by a leading specialist in the field, introduces the basic concepts of the technique and provides an overview of recent work. This volume, which focuses on spectroscopic techniques in synchrotron radiation and inelastic neutron scattering, constitutes a primary source of information for physicists, chemists and materials scientists who wish to acquire a basic understanding of these techniques and to discover the possibilities offered by them. It will also be invaluable to scientists already working in neighbouring fields and who seek to extend their knowledge. - Up-to-date Account Of The Principles And Practice Of Inelastic And Spectroscopic Methods Available At Neutron And Synchrotron Sources - Multi-technique Approach Set Around A Central Theme, Rather Than A Monograph On One Technique - Emphasis On The Complementarity Of Neutron Spectroscopy And X-ray Spectroscopy Which Are Usually Treated In Separate Books cover-image-large 1 front-matter 2 fulltext_001 24 fulltext_002 88 fulltext_003 123 fulltext_004 151 fulltext_005 189 fulltext_006 209 fulltext_007 258 fulltext_008 289 fulltext_009 314 fulltext_010 336 fulltext_011 376 fulltext_012 397 fulltext_013 440 fulltext_014 470 fulltext_015 496 fulltext_016 541 back-matter 569