Evans J. X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy for the Chemical...2018

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A clear-cut introduction to the technique and applications of x-ray absorption spectroscopy
X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy is being applied to a widening set of disciplines. Applications started with solid state physics and grew to materials science, chemistry, biochemistry and geology. Now, they cut across engineering materials, environmental science and national heritage — providing very detailed and useful information facilitating understanding and development of materials. This practical guide helps investigators choose the right experiment, carry it out properly and analyze the data to give the best reliable result. It gives readers insights to extract what they need from the world of large-scale experimental facilities like synchrotrons, which seem distant to many laboratory scientists.
Introduction to X‐Ray Absorption Fine Structure (XAFS)
Basis of XAFS
X‐Ray Sources and Beamlines
Experimental Methods
Data Analysis and Simulation Methods
Case Studies