LC/MS: A Practical User's Guide

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A practical guide to using and maintaining an LC/MS system

The combination of liquid chromatography (LC) and mass spectrometry (MS) has become the laboratory tool of choice for a broad range of industries that require the separation, analysis, and purification of mixtures of organic compounds.

LC/MS: A Practical User's Guide provides LC/MS users with an easy-to-use, hands-on reference that focuses on the practical applications of LC/MS and introduces the equipment and techniques needed to use LC/MS successfully. Following a thorough explanation of the basic components and operation of the LC/MS system, the author presents empirical methods for optimizing the techniques, maintaining the instrumentation, and choosing the appropriate MS or LC/MS analyzer for any given problem.

LC/MS covers everything users need to know about:

The latest equipment, including quadrupole, time-of-flight, and ion trap analyzers
Cutting-edge processes, such as preparing HPLC mobile phases and samples; handling and maintaining a wide variety of silica, zirconium, and polymeric separation columns; interpreting and quantifying mass spectral data; and using MS interfaces
Current and future applications in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, biotechnology, clinical research, environmental studies, and forensics

An accompanying PowerPoint® slide-set on CD-ROM provides vital teaching tools for instructors and new equipment operators. Abundantly illustrated and easily accessible, the text is designed to help students and practitioners acquire optimum proficiency in this powerful and rapidly advancing analytical application.

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Presents technical data in an easily understood format, explains how to keep LC/MS systems up and running, and shows how to interpret and quantitate the mass spectral data using proven spectral databases, without devolving into a university-style course curriculum. Takes a purely practical approach to using and maintaining LC/MS systems Introduces the reader to quadrupole and ion trap analyzers, which make up the bulk of the equipment being sold for laboratory and analytical studies Presents technical data in an illustrated, easily understood format Explains how to keep systems up and running Shows how to interpret and quantitate mass spectral data using proven spectral databases

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a very good start point.......2006-04-24

A good introduction. But not for specialist. Some practical tips are useful.

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The essential reference work on gamma spectrometry

Practical Gamma-Ray Spectrometry
Gordon Gilmore , and John D. Hemingway
Manufacturer: Wiley
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ASIN: 0471951501

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Gamma-ray spectrometry is a key technique in the study of the decay of radioactive materials. Used by scientists from a wide range of disciplines, problems can be encountered by the inexperienced user because there is a deceptive simplicity in gamma-ray measurements which can hide significant pitfalls. To resolve this situation, the authors of Practical Gamma-Ray Spectrometry have drawn on many years of teaching experience to produce this uniquely practical volume, giving comprehensive coverage of the whole gamma-ray detection and spectrum analysis processes. Discussions of the origin of gamma-rays and the issue of quality assurance in gamma-ray spectrometry are also included. Practical Gamma-Ray Spectrometry is written with the user in mind and has the following benefits:

Mathematics are kept to a minimum throughout.
No previous knowledge of nuclear matters or instrumentation is assumed.
Detectors and their associated electronic systems are discussed.
Fault-finding guide ensures that any problems can be sorted out with the minimum of fuss.

Practical Gamma-Ray Spectrometry will enable all those involved with radioactivity measurements to get the most from their equipment. It will also be of great value to teachers and students in departments where radioactivity is studied, such as physics, chemistry, environmental biology, archaeometry and radiochemistry.

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The essential reference work on gamma spectrometry.......2004-06-04

Gilmore and Hemingway provide the spectrometer user with the wealth of their years experience in assaying gamma samples. Everything from how to set up a germanium crystal spectrometer, how to calibrate, how to count, and how to document for universal acceptance. This is one-stop shopping for gamma spectrometry...including a comprehensive references list at the end of every chapter that provides the reader with their money's worth from this volume.

Handbook of X-Ray Spectrometry Revised and Expanded (Practical Spectroscopy, V. 29)

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Handbook of X-Ray Spectrometry Revised and Expanded (Practical Spectroscopy, V. 29)

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"Updates fundamentals and applications of all modes of x-ray spectrometry, including total reflection and polarized beam x-ray fluorescence analysis, and synchrotron radiation induced x-ray emission. Promotes the accurate measurement of samples while reducing the scattered background in the x-ray spectrum."

Handbook of Raman Spectroscopy (Practical Spectroscopy)

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Handbook of Raman Spectroscopy (Practical Spectroscopy)
Ian Lewis , and Howell G.M. Edwards
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ASIN: 0824705572

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This work covers principles of Raman theory, analysis, instrumentation, and measurement, specifying up-to-the-minute benefits of Raman spectroscopy in a variety of industrial and academic fields, and how to cultivate growth in new disciplines. It contains case studies that illustrate current techniques in data extraction and analysis, as well as over 500 drawings and photographs that clarify and reinforce critical text material. The authors discuss Raman spectra of gases; Raman spectroscopy applied to crystals, applications to gemology, in vivo Raman spectroscopy, applications in forensic science, and collectivity of vibrational modes, among many other topics.

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Practical Handbook of Spectroscopy
James W. Robinson
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ASIN: 0849337089

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A convenient single volume handbook featuring the most important topics in spectroscopy This valuable handbook is based on topics presented in the CRC Handbook of Spectroscopy, Volumes I and II, published in 1974, and Volume III, published in 1981. The information has been condensed (by the original contributor, when possible) so that only the most important information from the original three volumes has been retained and updated. The topics covered include ESCA flame photometry; atomic absorption and emission spectroscopy, including plasma emission; infrared spectroscopy; Raman spectroscopy; ultraviolet absorption spectroscopy; electron spin resonance, X-ray spectroscopy, mass photoelectric absorption coefficients, appearance potential spectroscopy, thermal neutron cross sections and resonance integrals for activation analysis, tables of experimental values of X-ray fluorescence and Coster-Kronig yields for the K-, L-, and M-shells. Other topics include 14 MeV neutron activation cross sections; wavelength standards in visible, ultraviolet, and near-infrared spectroscopy; electron affinities, wavelength-dependent and electronic system oscillator strengths for free diatomic molecules of astrophysical importance; electron spin resonance applicaton to the study of minerals and glasses; experimental lifetimes, Franck-Condon factors; and vibrational and rotational oscillator strengths. The concise format and wealth of information ensures that no spectroscopist will want to be without the updated and revised Practical Handbook of Spectroscopy.

Handbook of Near-Infrared Analysis, Second Edition (Practical Spectroscopy)

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Handbook of Near-Infrared Analysis, Second Edition (Practical Spectroscopy)
Donald A. Burns , and Emil W. Ciurczak
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ASIN: 0824705343

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With contributions from over 40 experts in the field, this reference presents comprehensive, single-source coverage of the instrumentation, computerization, calibration, and methods development of NIR spectroscopy. It provides novel applications for accurate time- and cost-effective analyses of pharmaceuticals, polymers, textiles, agricultural products, dairy products, foods, and beverages. Emphasizing trends in sample preparation, the book covers historical development, calibration transfer, biomedical applications, plastics, and counterfeiting; on-line, in-line, and at-line analyses for process control, multilinear regression and principal component analysis, and more.

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Buy this book now!.......2000-07-26

This book is an all-round essential for those with an interest in near infrared analysis. Comprising chapters written by experts in their field, this volume is deserving of the bookshelves of those requiring either an introduction or further advice to this exciting area of spectroscopic analysis. In short: highly recommended!

Buy this book now!.......2000-07-26

Handbook of Near-Infrared Analysis, Third Edition (Practical Spectroscopy)

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Fast, inexpensive, and easy-to-use, near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy can be used to analyze small samples of virtually any composition. The Handbook of Near Infrared Analysis, Third Edition explains how to perform accurate as well as time- and cost-effective analyses across a growing spectrum of disciplines. Presenting nearly 50% new and revised material, this thoroughly updated edition incorporates the latest advances in instrumentation, computerization, calibration, and method development in NIR spectroscopy. The book underscores current trends in sample preparation, calibration transfer, process control, data analysis, and commercial NIR instrumentation. New chapters highlight novel applications including the analysis of agro-forestry products, polymers, blood, and control serum. They also cover NIR spectra, process analytical technologies (PAT), quantitative and qualitative analyses for nutraceuticals, NIR photography uses in medicine, and counterfeit detection methods for pharmaceuticals and currency. Offering the most complete single-source guide of its kind, the Handbook of Near Infrared Analysis, Third Edition continues to offer practicing chemists and spectroscopists an unparalleled combination of theoretical foundations, cutting-edge applications, and practical experience provided firsthand by more than 60 experts in the field.

Handbook of Practical X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis

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Handbook of Practical X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis

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ASIN: 3540286039

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X-Ray Fluorescence analysis (XRF) is a reliable multi-elemental and nondestructive analytical method widely used in research and industrial applications. This practical handbook provides self-contained modules featuring XRF instrumentation, quantification methods, and most of the current applications. The broad spectrum of topics is due to the efforts of a large number of authors from a variety of different types of institutions such as universities, research institutes, and companies. The book gives a survey of the theoretical fundamentals, analytical instrumentation, software for data processing, various excitation regimes including gracing incidents and microfocus measurements, quantitative analysis, applications in routine and micro analysis, mineralogy, biology, medicine, criminal investigations, archeology, metallurgy, abrasion, microelectronics, environmental air and water analysis. It gives the basic knowledge on this technique, information on analytical equipment and guides the reader to the various applications. This practical handbook is intended as a resource for graduate students, research scientists, and industrial users.

Handbook of Near-Infrared Analysis (Practical Spectroscopy)

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Handbook of Near-Infrared Analysis (Practical Spectroscopy)
Donald A. Burns
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ASIN: B000MUF6CK

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Handbook of Raman Spectroscopy (Practical Spectroscopy)
Ian Lewis
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ASIN: B000MUEG3K

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This revision of the successful textbook The Beginner's Guide to Mathematica, teaches new Mathematica users some of the important basics of the latest release of this powerful software tool: using the typesetting features, programming palettes, defining functions, creating graphs and notebooks, and applying useful problem solving techniques. Using their skills as Mathematica experts and teachers, the authors provide a brisk but careful tutorial for the Mathematica novice. From the fundamentals of installing and running Mathematica on your computer, through to tips on how to get the most from the advanced programming features, the presentation maintains its concise and knowledgeable tone, providing indexes for both concepts and Mathematica function names. This book will be a valuable tool for both students and individual Mathematica users.

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Very poor quality book.......2000-01-08

On the back page it is written: "...a major revision of the successful book..." ? I wasted my money on buying this book. If you want to be serious in programming in Mathematica, get or buy a copy of the author called Maeder.

The Beginner's Guide to Mathematica Version 2

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Some examples do not work with Mathematica Version 2
Good for beginners but not enough...

The Beginner's Guide to Mathematica Version 2
Theodore W. Gray , and Jerry Glynn
Manufacturer: Addison-Wesley Pub (Sd)
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Some examples do not work with Mathematica Version 2.......2000-02-28

Helpful, at first, and authors intimately knowledgeable in Mathematica. However they could not have verified that all their examples actually work in practice e.g. page 179 rel. plotting normal probability distribution. The Mathematica website leads to numerous references to the problem underlying this coding error. This is frustrating for a beginner.

Good for beginners but not enough..........1999-05-14

This is very good for beginners(as title said). But within 2months, it wasn't necessary for me. If i were you, I would borrow it from library and read it then give it back. That's enough...

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The most bug-ridden book I've ever seen
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David McMahon, co-author

A Beginner's Guide To Mathematica
David McMahon , and Dan M. Topa
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ASIN: 1584884673

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Because of its large command structure and intricate syntax, Mathematica can be difficult to learn. Wolfram's Mathematica manual, while certainly comprehensive, is so large and complex that when trying to learn the software from scratch -- or find answers to specific questions -- one can be quickly overwhelmed. A Beginner's Guide to Mathematica offers a simple, step-by-step approach to help math-savvy newcomers build the skills needed to use the software in practice. Concise and easy to use, this book teaches by example and points out potential pitfalls along the way. The presentation starts with simple problems and discusses multiple solution paths, ranging from basic to elegant, to gradually introduce the Mathematica toolkit. More challenging and eventually cutting-edge problems follow. The authors place high value on notebook and file system organization, cross-platform capabilities, and data reading and writing. The text features an array of error messages you will likely encounter and clearly describes how to deal with those situations. While it is by no means exhaustive, this book offers a non-threatening introduction to Mathematica that will teach you the aspects needed for many practical applications, get you started on performing specific, relatively simple tasks, and enable you to build on this experience and move on to more real-world problems.

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The most bug-ridden book I've ever seen.......2007-05-14

The number of bugs, errors, typos, misplaced code snippets and screenshots must be seen to be believed. In many cases text that is supposed to be formatted Mathematica -style is printed as plain text within the flow of the normal text, leading to isolated words or code fragments between sentences (pp. 43). In some places screenshots have nothing to do with the content at all (p. 25), then again screenshots are repeated pointlessly (pp. 19 and pp. 79). There are several instances where code snippets are repeated verbatim over a range of pages, almost placeholder-like (e.g. pp. 28, where the same snippet is printed three and a half times).

Until a corrected edition is available, save your money.

-deficient.......2007-01-29

It stands to reason that this book needs other reviews. First of all, it's co-authored by the author
of several of the 'DeMystified' guides to subjects in physics and math (linear algebra, in particular).
These are fairly clear and concise, if slightly truncated (the linear algebra). The larger size of this
book would then lead one to see it with great anticipation.
Needless to say, it was a very BIG disappointment. The layout and discourse of the subject matter
make its initial acquaintance very unengaging. Various topics in Mathematica are hard to find, and
less than helpful explanations are often provided (if at all). Potential purchasers need not be misled
here! The text, in NO WAY resembles the appearance and organization of the co-author's other pub-
lications. Even some of the print was missing in later pages of the book. There are some Mathematica
files to which I was led, from the author's suggestions accompanying the 'promotion' of this book.
These are overly complicated, esoteric, and very hard to understand ... hardly 'grist' for ANY kind of
'beginner'! Let that further disuade you. Much better 'Intros to Mathematica' available (for example,
Cheung, Keough, et al). In light of my knowledge of, and the efforts I've been making in searching
for quality Mathematica materials, read-my-print: SAVE YOUR MONEY!

David McMahon, co-author.......2006-04-06

I just want to let our readers know they can find sample chapters from this book posted at

http://www.davidmcmahonbooks.com/work5.htm

Thanks!

The Beginners Guide to MathematicaRG, Version 4

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Technical users--STAY AWAY
Entertaining, But Not A Guide
Entertaining, But Not A Guide
Entertaining, But Not A Guide
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The Beginners Guide to MathematicaRG, Version 4
Jerry Glynn , and Theodore Gray
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ASIN: 0521771536

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This update of Jerry Glynn and Theodore Gray’s hugely successful textbook covers not only the basic Mathematica features, but also the new features of Mathematica Version 4. The book teaches new Mathematica users some of the important basics of the latest release of this powerful software tool: using the typesetting features, programming palettes, defining functions, creating graphs and notebooks, and applying useful problem solving techniques. Using their skills as Mathematica experts and teachers, the authors provide a brisk but careful tutorial for the Mathematica novice. From the fundamentals of installing and running Mathematica on your computer, through to tips on how to get the most from the advanced programming features, the presentation maintains its concise and knowledgeable tone, providing indexes for both concepts and Mathematica function names. This book will be a valuable tool for both students and individual Mathematica users.

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Technical users--STAY AWAY.......2003-09-08

Do not buy this book in paper form. The meat of the material, what little there is, is offered only in the electronic version of the book. Thus, anytime in depth explanations are required they refer you to the e-form, or tell us to consult the Mathematica Book which accompanies the software package. They are cronies of Matematica, so they do nothing to point out the limitations of the software and only show us what they think is important, therefore, the representation of the book as being a "guide", beginners or otherwise, is a misrepresentation. DO NOT WASTE THE MONEY OR THE TIME TO READ THIS BOOK. There is infinetly more information in the Mathematica book and for technical applications there are a wealth of books written by independant authors whos do a much better job of explaning and illustrating the power of this awesome software package. Consider yourselves warned.

Entertaining, But Not A Guide.......2003-04-25

A fun overview of some (somewhat randomly selected) features of Mathematica presented in an entertaining style. Best for intermediate users of Mathematica who are looking for exposure to features of Mathematica that they might not yet have used.

Entertaining, But Not A Guide.......2003-03-02

Entertaining, But Not A Guide.......2003-01-05

Entertaining, But Not A Guide.......2001-01-30

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