Author : Keith A. Nier
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0081003951
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (81 download)
Book Synopsis The Encyclopedia of Mass Spectrometry by : Keith A. Nier
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Mass Spectrometry written by Keith A. Nier and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2015-07-02 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume 9: Historical Perspectives, Part B: Notable People in Mass Spectrometry of The Encyclopedia of Mass Spectrometry briefly reviews the lives and works of many of the major people who carried out this development, providing insights into the history of mass spectrometry applications through the personal stories of pioneers and innovators in the field. The book presents biographies of notable contributors, including Nobel Prize winners J. J. Thomson, Francis W. Aston, Wolfgang Paul, John B. Fenn, and Koichi Tanaka, along with other luminaries in the field, including Franz Hillenkamp, Catherine Clarke Fenselau, Alfred O. C. Nier, and many more, discussing not only the instruments and their uses, but also providing interesting information on the careers, characters, and life stories of the people who did the work. - Highlights over 120 innovators in mass spectrometry, including several Nobel Prize winners - Discusses instrumentation and their uses, also providing interesting information on the careers, characters, and life stories of the people who did the work - Offers unique insight into the careers and personalities of luminaries in the field - Coordinates with Volume 9: Historical Perspectives, Part A: The Development of Mass Spectrometry, an overview of mass spectrometry development and progress - Ideal reference for those interested in a wide variety of topics, including analytical chemistry and chemical analysis, amongst others
