Lumiere Synchrotron Light

"Synchrotron Light" introduces interactively the generation and application of coherent radiation generated in accelerators. The topics covered are interaction of light and matter, technology of synchrotron light sources, spectroscopy, imaging, scattering and diffraction of X-rays, and applications to Materials Science, Biology, Medicine and Chemistry. All synchrotron light facilities are introduced with their homepage addresses. "Synchrotron Light" is comprehensive and instructive. It should be used in courses at various levels in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
TOC: From the contents: Light and Matter: Atoms - Interatomic Bonds - Order and Disorder - Properties of Matter;- Technology: Physical Basis - Injection - Storage Rings - Optics - Sample - Detectors - Data Acquisition;- Methods: X-ray Imaging - X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy - X-ray Scattering - X-Ray Diffraction;- Applications: Surfaces - Magnetism - Extreme Conditions - Materials - Biology - Medicine - Chemistry - Environment.