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Compressor Handbook Principles and Practice

Compressor Handbook Principles and Practice

This book provides a practical introduction to dynamic and positive displacement compressors including compressor performance operation and problem awareness. In reading this book readers will learn what is needed to select operate and troubleshoot compressors. Complete with real-life case histories the book demonstrates investigative techniques for identifying and isolating various contributing causes including design deficiencies manufacturing defects adverse environmental conditions operating errors and intentional or unintentional changes of the machinery process that usually precede failure. | Compressor Handbook Principles and Practice

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Synthetic Organic Photochemistry

Synthetic Organic Photochemistry

With contributions from 24 international authorities Synthetic Organic Photochemistry offers a leading-edge presentation of the most recent and in-demand applications of photochemical methodologies. Outlining a wide assortment of reaction types entailing cycloadditions cyclizations isomerizations rearrangements and other organic syntheses this reference offers unmatched coverage of all reactions in the foreground of organic photochemistry and ties in critical considerations that overlap in modern photochemistry and organic chemistry such as stereoselectivity. Select experimental procedures demonstrate the industrial and academic value of reactions presented in the text.

GBP 59.99
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Brain Tumors Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment

Brain Tumors Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment

Emphasizing new and emerging therapies in each chapter this reference provides essential information for clinicians to provide accurate diagnoses and select the most appropriate treatment regimens for patients with primary and metastatic brain tumors and neurological complications of cancer. Edited by a leading cast of authorities on the topic-including the Chief and Associate Editors of the Journal of Neuro-oncology-this easily-accessible guide reviews the epidemiology identification and management of brain tumors while exploring the latest advances in this increasingly diverse field. | Brain Tumors Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment

GBP 59.99
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Photodegradation and Light Stabilization of Heterochain Polymers

Photodegradation and Light Stabilization of Heterochain Polymers

Photodegradation and light stabilization are very important aspects of polymer aging. Polymer degradation includes different types of processes: thermodegradation oxidation acting of ozone photodegradation radiation hydrolysis mechanical degradation and biodegradation. It is very important to know the mechanism of polymer degradation in order to select stabilizers against the degradation. This volume presents the analysis of achievements in the field of photodegradation of polymers. It includes first of all data of Russian investigators who have decisively contributed in the development of this field of knowledge (the schools headed by academicians V. V. Korshak N. M. Emanuel N. S. Enikolopov A. A. Berlin and many others). | Photodegradation and Light Stabilization of Heterochain Polymers

GBP 56.99
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Melanoma Translational Research and Emerging Therapies

Melanoma Translational Research and Emerging Therapies

Assembling reviewing and synthesizing state-of-the-art information on translational research and therapies of melanoma into one convenient source Melanoma: Translational Research and Emerging Therapies provides clinicians and researchers the necessary context and perspective to intergrate and effectively deploy cutting-edge therapies into daily practice. This source:synthesizes the scientific principles clinical trial results and clinical implications of emerging and translational melanoma therapiescovers the entire range of translational research and therapies including pathogenesis progression pathways immunotherapy gene therapy adjuvant therapy surgical staging and metastatic diseaseprovides context and perspective to enable the clinician to select and use new therapies effectively and knowledgeably | Melanoma Translational Research and Emerging Therapies

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Geospatial Data Science Techniques and Applications

Geospatial Data Science Techniques and Applications

Data science has recently gained much attention for a number of reasons and among them is Big Data. Scientists (from almost all disciplines including physics chemistry biology sociology among others) and engineers (from all fields including civil environmental chemical mechanical among others) are faced with challenges posed by data volume variety and velocity or Big Data. This book is designed to highlight the unique characteristics of geospatial data demonstrate the need to different approaches and techniques for obtaining new knowledge from raw geospatial data and present select state-of-the-art geospatial data science techniques and how they are applied to various geoscience problems. | Geospatial Data Science Techniques and Applications

GBP 44.99
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Jane Austen's Emma

Jane Austen's Emma

First published in 1968 Jane Austen’s Emma is a critical study of Miss Austen’s last completed novel. While often pausing to analyse and comment on major contemporary critics Dr. Burrows provides a detailed insight into this outstanding novel. He has clarified certain of the book’s qualities placing detail back into its proper context and perspective. Comic relief is contrasted with the serious and the sensitivity and capacity for change of her chief personages and the subtle use of such of Austen’s words as ‘sensible’ and ‘amiable’ are deftly treated. A select bibliography is included. This book will be of interest to students of literature women’s studies gender studies as well as to casual readers of Jane Austen’s novels. | Jane Austen's Emma

GBP 85.00
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Amino Acids Biochemistry and Nutrition

Amino Acids Biochemistry and Nutrition

Following its predecessor the second edition of Amino Acids: Biochemistry and Nutrition presents exhaustive coverage of amino acids in the nutrition metabolism and health of humans and other animals. Substantially revised expanded and updated to reflect scientific advances this book introduces the basic principles of amino acid biochemistry and nutrition while highlighting the current knowledge of the field and its future possibilities. The book begins with the basic chemical concepts of amnio acids peptides and proteins and their digestion and absorption. Subsequent chapters cover cell- tissue- and species-specific synthesis and catabolism of amino acids and related bioactive metabolites and the use of isotopes to study amino acids metabolism in cells and the body. The book details protein turnover physiological functions of amino acids as well as both the regulation and inborn errors of amino acid metabolism. The book concludes with a presentation on human and animal dietary requirements of amino acids and evaluates dietary protein quality. Features: Encompasses a comprehensive coverage of basic to applied concepts in amino acid metabolism in humans and other animals. Highlights important roles of dietary amino acids and protein intake in growth physical performance and health including sarcopenia mitigation and immunity. Discusses concerns over the excess intakes of amino acids or protein in the development of diseases including cardiovascular disorders diabetes and cancers as well as bone integrity Each chapter contains select references to provide comprehensive reviews and original experimental data on the topics discussed. Each chapter is backed by original experimental data on various topics discussed and contains select references to aid the reader further in research. Written by Distinguished Professor of Animal Nutrition Guoyao Wu Ph. D. this book is an authoritative reference for students and researchers in both biomedicine and agriculture. | Amino Acids Biochemistry and Nutrition

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Toxicology Biological Monitoring of Metals in Humans

Toxicology Biological Monitoring of Metals in Humans

As one of many tasks of an analytical chemistry program sponsored by the office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances Field Studies Branch U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (EPA Prime Contract No. 68-02-3938) Midwest Research Institute (MRI) prepared these summaries of the mammalian toxicology of 52 individual elements (metals and metalloids) and the lanthanides (rare earth elements). MRI is assisting the EPA in developing protocols for the monitoring of selected metals and organic compounds in the blood of the general U. S. population. The monitoring will enable evaluation of changes in the blood levels over time and any trends associated with instituted control measures. This review will help EPA select the metals to be included in the monitoring effort based on toxicity relative exposure and the ability of blood measurements to reflect exposure. | Toxicology Biological Monitoring of Metals in Humans

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Building for Well-Being Exploring Health-Focused Rating Systems for Design and Construction Professionals

Building for Well-Being Exploring Health-Focused Rating Systems for Design and Construction Professionals

Building for Well-Being is the first introduction to health-focused building standards for design and construction professionals. More than a summary of the state of the field this practical resource guides designers builders developers and owners through considerations for incorporating WELL® Fitwel® and other systems from the planning phase to ground-breaking and beyond. Side-by-side comparisons of established and emerging health-focused standards empower building professionals to select the most appropriate certifications for their projects. Drawing on the authors’ backgrounds in sustainable design and public health chapters on the evolution of the green building movement and the relationship between health and the built environment provide vital context for understanding health-focused standards and certifications. The final chapter looks toward the future of health and the built environment. | Building for Well-Being Exploring Health-Focused Rating Systems for Design and Construction Professionals

GBP 52.99
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Fermented Meat Products Health Aspects

Fermented Meat Products Health Aspects

This book presents recent developments on the health and safety of fermented meat products. It discusses health aspects of select topics in fermented meat microbiology veterinary public health chemistry technology biotechnology nutrition toxicology and quality assurance and gives a broad insight into the product’s safety and health hazards. The book considers the safety of fermented meat products through a whole food chain approach. It focuses on requirements for strict hygienic and technological procedures to prevent potential risk during the production of ready-to-eat products. The book does not aim to serve as negative publicity for meat products. Just the opposite – it points out to the complexity of prevention and control of potential hazards/risks in the production which greatly contributes to a higher total value of fermented meat products. This reference book is a result of collaborative efforts of a number of distinguished authors with international reputation from renowned institutions and it is intended to both academic and professional audience. | Fermented Meat Products Health Aspects

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Evaluation Roots Third Edition Theory Influencing Practice

Evaluation Roots Third Edition Theory Influencing Practice

Showing how evaluation practice looks when guided by theory the third edition of the influential "theory tree" book is significantly revised with over 80% new material including a greater focus on equity and theories over theorists. Chapters from leading authorities describe the goals of each theory; the type of evaluation for which it is appropriate (formative summary formative summative adaptive); the size of the program for which it is most applicable; specific prescriptions; and observable actions that help to define the theory. Readers are given the tools to select suitable approaches for the size contexts and stage of an evaluation and their own personal values. New to This Edition *Chapters on culturally responsive evaluation Indigenous evaluation and developmental evaluation. *Organized around theories rather than individual theorists. *Increased attention to practical applications including a chapter distilling the goals methods and standards of evaluations based on each theory. *Case study chapter on the role of theory in evaluation policy. | Evaluation Roots Third Edition Theory Influencing Practice

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Criminal Justice Research: Inspiration Influence and Ideation Inspiration Influence and Ideation

Criminal Justice Research: Inspiration Influence and Ideation Inspiration Influence and Ideation

This title was first published in 2002: A collection of criminal justice researchers select a number of books documents papers and such like that they believe to be important and influential in the field of criminal justice research. Each author has written a description and critique of the selected item and have discussed the impact of each of them with regards to formulating or developing their own research. The authors also speculate onb the direction they believe the area in question might be expected to develop in the first 10-15 years of the 21st century. The definition of crimnal justice in this book is a broad one and that is reflected in the combination of criminologists psychologists sociologists and experts on social and public administration. In all the book attempts to examine the inspirations influences and thought processes which underpin criminal justice research efforts. | Criminal Justice Research: Inspiration Influence and Ideation Inspiration Influence and Ideation

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Ecological Technologies for Industrial Wastewater Management Petrochemicals Metals Semi-Conductors and Paper Industries

Ecological Technologies for Industrial Wastewater Management Petrochemicals Metals Semi-Conductors and Paper Industries

Water is essential to our planet’s life and protecting our water resources is a prerequisite for building a sustainable future. Since water use is inextricably linked to energy use however we face significant challenges. Water plays an essential role in many if not most manufacturing facilities. In a world facing a water-scarcity crisis much research and development currently focuses on decreasing industries’ water-use footprint. This compendium volume looks briefly at several select industries and investigates various water treatment processes for each including microbial biotechnologies ozone-related processes adsorption and photochemical reactions among others. The various industries are organized into four groups:Industries that produce petrochemicalsMetal industriesThe semi-conductor industryThe paper and pulp industriesCollected by a well-respected expert in the field the studies gathered here are intended to be a starting point for further investigation by graduate students and other scientific researchers. Today's research found in these chapters can be expanded to create tomorrow's even wider frame of study. | Ecological Technologies for Industrial Wastewater Management Petrochemicals Metals Semi-Conductors and Paper Industries

GBP 82.99
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Clinical Trial Optimization Using R

Clinical Trial Optimization Using R

Clinical Trial Optimization Using R explores a unified and broadly applicable framework for optimizing decision making and strategy selection in clinical development through a series of examples and case studies. It provides the clinical researcher with a powerful evaluation paradigm as well as supportive R tools to evaluate and select among simultaneous competing designs or analysis options. It is applicable broadly to statisticians and other quantitative clinical trialists who have an interest in optimizing clinical trials clinical trial programs or associated analytics and decision making. This book presents in depth the Clinical Scenario Evaluation (CSE) framework and discusses optimization strategies including the quantitative assessment of tradeoffs. A variety of common development challenges are evaluated as case studies and used to show how this framework both simplifies and optimizes strategy selection. Specific settings include optimizing adaptive designs multiplicity and subgroup analysis strategies and overall development decision-making criteria around Go/No-Go. After this book the reader will be equipped to extend the CSE framework to their particular development challenges as well.

GBP 44.99
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Handbook of Assessment and Treatment Planning for Psychological Disorders Third Edition

Handbook of Assessment and Treatment Planning for Psychological Disorders Third Edition

This authoritative clinical reference and text-now revised and updated with 50% new content-presents the assessment tools and strategies that every evidence-based psychotherapy practitioner needs. Unlike most assessment texts the volume is organized around specific clinical problems. It explains how to select and use the best measures to assess clients' symptoms generate diagnoses plan appropriate treatments and monitor progress. Clinician- and student-friendly features include tables comparing and contrasting relevant measures sample forms and case examples. Every chapter addresses considerations for primary and managed care settings. New to This Edition *Chapters on new topics: assessment of well-being and transdiagnostic assessment. *New chapters on core topics: eating disorders personality disorders and insomnia. *Updated throughout with DSM-5 diagnostic changes new and updated instruments current research and increased attention to transdiagnostic concerns. *Expanded coverage of obsessive–compulsive and related disorders. See also Clinical Handbook of Psychological Disorders Sixth Edition edited by David H. Barlow which presents evidence-based treatments step by step. | Handbook of Assessment and Treatment Planning for Psychological Disorders Third Edition

GBP 57.99
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Statistics in Toxicology Using R

Statistics in Toxicology Using R

The apparent contradiction between statistical significance and biological relevance has diminished the value of statistical methods as a whole in toxicology. Moreover recommendations for statistical analysis are imprecise in most toxicological guidelines. Addressing these dilemmas Statistics in Toxicology Using R explains the statistical analysis of selected experimental data in toxicology and presents assay-specific suggestions such as for the in vitro micronucleus assay. Mostly focusing on hypothesis testing the book covers standardized bioassays for chemicals drugs and environmental pollutants. It is organized according to selected toxicological assays including: Short-term repeated toxicity studiesLong-term carcinogenicity assays Studies on reproductive toxicity Mutagenicity assays Toxicokinetic studies The book also discusses proof of safety (particularly in ecotoxicological assays) toxicogenomics the analysis of interlaboratory studies and the modeling of dose-response relationships for risk assessment. For each toxicological problem the author describes the statistics involved matching data example R code and outcomes and their interpretation. This approach allows you to select a certain bioassay identify the specific data structure run the R code with the data example understand the test outcome and interpretation and replace the data set with your own data and run again.

GBP 44.99
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Modern Survey Sampling

Modern Survey Sampling

Starting from the preliminaries and ending with live examples Modern Survey Sampling details what a sample can communicate about an unknowable aggregate in a real situation. The author lucidly develops and presents numerous approaches. He details recent developments and explores fresh and unseen problems hitting upon possible solutions. The text covers current research output in a student-friendly manner with attractive illustrations. It introduces sampling and discusses how to select a sample for which a selection-probability is specified to prescribe its performance characteristics. The author then explains how to examine samples with varying probabilities to derive profits. He then examines how to use partial segments to make reasonable guesses about a sample’s behavior and assess the elements of discrepancies. Including case studies exercises and solutions the book highlights special survey techniques needed to capture trustworthy data and put it to intelligent use. It then discusses the model-assisted approach and network sampling before moving on to speculating about random processes. The author draws on his extensive teaching experience to create a textbook that gives your students a thorough grounding in the technologies of survey sampling and modeling and also provides you with the tools to teach them.

GBP 59.99
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The Impact Legitimacy and Effectiveness of EU Counter-Terrorism

The Impact Legitimacy and Effectiveness of EU Counter-Terrorism

Counter-terrorism law and policy has been prominent and widespread in the years following 9/11 touching on many areas of everyday life from policing and border control to financial transactions and internet governance. The European Union is a major actor in contemporary counter-terrorism including through its development of counter-terrorism laws for application within the Union. This book undertakes a multi-disciplinary and empirically informed analysis of the impact legitimacy and effectiveness of EU counter-terrorism. Taking into account legal societal operational and democratic perspectives this collection connects theoretical and practical perspectives to produce an interdisciplinary and multi-stakeholder study of how we might measure and understand the impact legitimacy and effectiveness of EU counter-terrorism. Bringing together a select group of experts in the field particular emphasis is placed on understanding the practical experience of implementing and assessing these measures gathered from and with end users including law-makers policy-makers security services industry partners and civil society. This edited collection will be of great relevance to scholars and policy makers with an interest in counter-terrorism law EU law and security studies.

GBP 46.99
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Pattern Language for Game Design

Pattern Language for Game Design

Chris Barney’s Pattern Language for Game Design builds on the revolutionary work of architect Christopher Alexander to show students teachers and game development professionals how to derive best practices in all aspects of game design. Using a series of practical rigorous exercises designers can observe and analyze the failures and successes of the games they know and love to find the deep patterns that underlie good design. From an in-depth look at Alexander’s work to a critique of pattern theory in various fields to a new approach that will challenge your knowledge and put it to work this book seeks to transform how we look at building the interactive experiences that shape us. Key Features: Background on the architectural concepts of patterns and a Pattern Language as defined in the work of Christopher Alexander including his later work on the Fifteen Properties of Wholeness and Generative Codes. Analysis of other uses of Alexander’s work in computer science and game design and the limitations of those efforts. A comprehensive set of example exercises to help the reader develop their own patterns that can be used in practical day-to-day game design tasks. Exercises that are useful to designers at all levels of experience and can be completed in any order allowing students to select exercises that match their coursework and allowing professionals to select exercises that address their real-world challenges. Discussion of common pitfalls and difficulties with the pattern derivation process. A guide for game design teachers studio leaders and university departments for curating and maintaining institutional Pattern Languages. An Interactive Pattern Language website where you can share patterns with developers throughout the world (patternlanguageforgamedesign. com). Comprehensive games reference for all games discussed in this book. Author Chris Barney is an industry veteran with more than a decade of experience designing and engineering games such as Poptropica and teaching at Northeastern University. He has spoken at conferences including GDC DevCom and PAX on topics from core game design to social justice. Seeking degrees in game design before formal game design programs existed Barney built his own undergraduate and graduate curricula out of offerings in sociology computer science and independent study. In pursuit of a broad understanding of games he has worked on projects spanning interactive theater live-action role-playing game (LARP) design board games and tabletop role-playing games (RPGs). An extensive collection of his essays of game design topics can be found on his development blog at perspectivesingamedesign. com.

GBP 56.99
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Advances in Aviation Psychology Volume 2 Using Scientific Methods to Address Practical Human Factors Needs

Advances in Aviation Psychology Volume 2 Using Scientific Methods to Address Practical Human Factors Needs

Since 1981 the biennial International Symposium on Aviation Psychology (ISAP) has been convened for the purposes of (a) presenting the latest research on human performance problems and opportunities within aviation systems (b) envisioning design solutions that best utilize human capabilities for creating safe and efficient aviation systems and (c) bringing together scientists research sponsors and operators in an effort to bridge the gap between research and applications. Though rooted in the presentations of the 18th ISAP held in 2015 in Dayton Ohio Advances in Aviation Psychology is not simply a collection of selected proceedings papers. Based upon the potential impact of emerging trends current debates or enduring issues present in their work select authors were invited to expand upon their work following the benefit of interactions at the symposium. Consequently the volume includes discussion of the most pressing research priorities and the latest scientific and technical priorities for addressing them. This book is the second in a series of volumes. The aim of each volume is not only to report the latest findings in aviation psychology but also to suggest new directions for advancing the field. | Advances in Aviation Psychology Volume 2 Using Scientific Methods to Address Practical Human Factors Needs

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Electronic Design Automation for IC System Design Verification and Testing

Electronic Design Automation for IC System Design Verification and Testing

The first of two volumes in the Electronic Design Automation for Integrated Circuits Handbook Second Edition Electronic Design Automation for IC System Design Verification and Testing thoroughly examines system-level design microarchitectural design logic verification and testing. Chapters contributed by leading experts authoritatively discuss processor modeling and design tools using performance metrics to select microprocessor cores for integrated circuit (IC) designs design and verification languages digital simulation hardware acceleration and emulation and much more. New to This Edition: Major updates appearing in the initial phases of the design flow where the level of abstraction keeps rising to support more functionality with lower non-recurring engineering (NRE) costs Significant revisions reflected in the final phases of the design flow where the complexity due to smaller and smaller geometries is compounded by the slow progress of shorter wavelength lithography New coverage of cutting-edge applications and approaches realized in the decade since publication of the previous edition—these are illustrated by new chapters on high-level synthesis system-on-chip (SoC) block-based design and back-annotating system-level models Offering improved depth and modernity Electronic Design Automation for IC System Design Verification and Testing provides a valuable state-of-the-art reference for electronic design automation (EDA) students researchers and professionals.

GBP 74.99
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Wind Energy Systems Solutions for Power Quality and Stabilization

Wind Energy Systems Solutions for Power Quality and Stabilization

Unlike conventional power plants wind plants emit no air pollutants or greenhouse gases—and wind energy is a free renewable resource. However the induction machines commonly used as wind generators have stability problems similar to the transient stability of synchronous machines. To minimize power frequency and voltage fluctuations caused by network faults or random wind speed variations control mechanisms are necessary. Wind Energy Systems: Solutions for Power Quality and Stabilization clearly explains how to solve stability and power quality issues of wind generator systems. Covering fundamental concepts of wind energy conversion systems the book discusses several means to enhance the transient stability of wind generator systems. It also explains the methodologies for minimizing fluctuations of power frequency and voltage. Topics covered include: An overview of wind energy and wind energy conversion systems Fundamentals of electric machines and power electronics Types of wind generator systems Challenges in integrating wind power into electricity grids Solutions for power quality problems Methods for improving transient stability during network faults Methods for minimizing power fluctuations of variable-speed wind generator systems This accessible book helps researchers and engineers understand the relative effectiveness of each method and select a suitable tool for wind generator stabilization. It also offers students an introduction to wind energy conversion systems providing insights into important grid integration and stability issues. | Wind Energy Systems Solutions for Power Quality and Stabilization

GBP 69.99
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A Practical Guide to Optical Microscopy

A Practical Guide to Optical Microscopy

Choice Recommended Title March 2020 Optical microscopy is used in a vast range of applications ranging from materials engineering to in vivo observations and clinical diagnosis and thanks to the latest advances in technology there has been a rapid growth in the number of methods available. This book is aimed at providing users with a practical guide to help them select and then use the most suitable method for their application. It explores the principles behind the different forms of optical microscopy without the use of complex maths to provide an understanding to help the reader utilise a specific method and then interpret the results. Detailed physics is provided in boxed sections which can be bypassed by the non-specialist. It is an invaluable tool for use within research groups and laboratories in the life and physical sciences acting as a first source for practical information to guide less experienced users (or those new to a particular methodology) on the range of techniques available. Features: The first book to cover all current optical microscopy methods for practical applications Written to be understood by a non-optical expert with inserts to provide the physical science background Brings together conventional widefield and confocal microscopy with advanced non-linear and super resolution methods in one book To learn more about the author please visit here. | A Practical Guide to Optical Microscopy

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