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The Encyclopedia of Mass Spectrometry
Volume 9: Historical Perspectives, Part A: The Development of Mass Spectrometry
1st Edition - December 4, 2015
Editors: Keith A. Nier, Alfred L. Yergey, P. Jane Gale
Language: English
Hardback ISBN:9780080438481
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eBook ISBN:9780080913254
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Volume 9: Historical Perspectives, Part A: The Development of Mass Spectrometry of The Encyclopedia of Mass Spectrometry describes and analyzes the development of many aspect…Read more
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Volume 9: Historical Perspectives, Part A: The Development of Mass Spectrometry of The Encyclopedia of Mass Spectrometry describes and analyzes the development of many aspects of Mass Spectrometry. Beginning with the earliest types of Mass Analyzers, Historical Perspectives explores the development of many different forms of analytical processes and methods. The work follows various instruments and interfaces, to the current state of detectors and computerization. It traces the use of Mass Spectrometry across many different disciplines, including Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Proteomics; Environmental Mass Spectrometry; Forensic Science; Imaging; Medical Monitoring and Diagnosis; Earth and Planetary Sciences; and Nuclear Science.Finally, the book covers the history of manufacturers and societies as well as the professionals who form the Mass Spectrometry community. Also available: Volume 9: Historical Perspectives, Part B: Notable People in Mass Spectrometry briefly reviews the lives and works of many of the major people who carried out this development.
Preserves the history and development of Mass Spectrometry for use across scientific fields
Written and edited by Mass Spectrometry experts
Coordinates with Volume 9: Historical Perspectives, Part B: Notable People in Mass Spectrometry, a collection of short biographies on many of the major people who carried out this development
Researchers and professionals in Mass Spectrometry
Chapter 1: OverviewChapter 2: The Development of Mass AnalyzersChapter 3: Development of Ion Production MethodsChapter 4: The Development of Sample Introduction and Instrument InterfacesChapter 5: The Development of Detectors and ComputerizationChapter 6: Historical Perspectives on Uses of Mass SpectrometryChapter 7: Development of the Community of Practice
No. of pages: 406
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: December 4, 2015
Imprint: Elsevier Science
Hardback ISBN: 9780080438481
eBook ISBN: 9780080913254
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Keith A. Nier
Affiliations and expertise
Historian, Madison, NJ, USA
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Alfred L. Yergey
Affiliations and expertise
NIH Scientist Emeritus, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bethesda, MD, USA
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P. Jane Gale
Affiliations and expertise
Waters Educational Services, Boston, MA, USA
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