Elements Of Modern X-Ray Physics 2E

　　Eagerly awaited, this second edition of a best-selling textcomprehensively describes from a modern perspective the basics ofx-ray physics as well as the completely new opportunities offeredby synchrotron radiation. Written by internationally acclaimedauthors, the style of the book is to develop the basic physicalprinciples without obscuring them with excessive mathematics.　　The second edition differs substantially from the first edition,with over 30% new material, including:　　A new chapter on non-crystalline diffraction - designed to appealto the large community who study the structure of liquids, glasses,and most importantly polymers and bio-molecules　　A new chapter on x-ray imaging - developed in close cooperationwith many of the leading experts in the fieldTwo new chapters covering non-crystalline diffraction andimaging　　Many important changes to various sections in the book have beenmade with a view to improving the expositionFour-colour representation throughout the text to clarify keyconcepts　　Extensive problems after each chapter