This book provides the scientific and technical background materials of non-destructive methods of microscopic analysis that are suitable for analysing works of art, museum pieces and archeaological artefacts. Written by experts in the field, this multi-author volume contains a number of case studies, illustrating the value of these methods. The book is suited to natural scientists and analysts looking to increase their knowledge of the various methods that are currently available for non-destructive analysis. It is also the perfect resource for museum curators, archaeologists and...

The last few years have seen a burgeoning of interest in airborne particles and the environmental problems which they can cause. For example, when Krakatowa erupted, the dust cloud formed by the particles it emitted was measured for four years afterwards and in 1997 the same has been seen happening in Montserrat. The implications are far reaching, not just on the level of human inhalation, but the particles can also act as catalysts in the air and speed up unwanted large scale processes like global warming and ozone depletion. A further example is that research has indicated that lead...

Updates fundamentals and applications of all modes of x-ray spectrometry, including total reflection and polarized beam x-ray fluorescence analysis, and synchrotron radiation induced x-ray emission. Promotes the accurate measurement of samples while reducing the scattered background in the x-ray spectrum.