Mass Spectrometry: A Foundation
Course (published by the Royal Society of Chemistry in 2004) is the first textbook to cover the field of mass spectrometry
across the chemical, physical, biological, medical and
environmental sciences in a concise and logical format.
The book has received positive reviews from international experts in the field.
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It is uniquely and logically organised to enable the book to
form the basis for a university course in mass spectrometry
at the undergraduate or postgraduate level. This is achieved
by combining specific core sections coupled to optional
areas of study tailored to students of the chemical,
physical, biological, medical and environmental sciences.
Recommended course structures are provided in the front of
the book.
Sufficient depth is provided for the reader to appreciate
the reasons behind and basis for particular experiments.
Dedicated chapters are included on: organic mass
spectrometry; ion chemistry; biological mass spectrometry
including proteomics; mass spectrometry in medicine,
environmental and surface science and accelerator mass
spectrometry. Each chapter concludes with key references and
additional recommended reading material, making the book an
excellent springboard to further study.
Highly readable, easy-to-use and logically presented, Mass
Spectrometry: A Foundation Course is an ideal text for
students and for those who work with mass spectrometers who
wish to gain a solid understanding of the basics in modern
mass spectrometry.
Chapters: Mass Spectrometry's Beginnings; The Mass Spectrum;
The Mass Spectrometer; Tandem Mass Spectrometry; Organic
Mass Spectrometry; Ion Chemistry; Biological Mass
Spectrometry; Mass Spectrometry in Medical Research; Mass
Spectrometry in the Environmental and Surface Sciences;
Accelerator Mass Spectrometry; Subject Index.
Table of
Contents (PDF) - Book released July 2004 - the book
is available now.
Review Extracts :
“Mass Spectrometry: A Foundation Course” accomplishes its goal with very few shortcomings. ... Kevin Downard has produced an excellent book, well-suited to the diverse audience he envisions. ... I certainly will be recommending it to both undergraduates and graduates seeking an introduction to MS" (Prof. Charles Wilkins, Univ. Arkansas USA)
"written in a highly readable and entertaining style ... very useful and can be recommended as an introduction for students into the presently wide applicability of mass spectrometry to a variety of disciplines" (Prof. Nico Nibbering, Vrije Universiteit, Netherlands)
"a basis for instruction of undergraduate and new postgraduate students ... well written and covers the basis of the science concerned very satisfactorily" (Prof. Anthony Mallett, Univ. Greenwich UK)
"a single text volume that is clear, uncluttered, concise and systematic ... one of the better teaching texts in MS" (Prof. Philip Marriott, RMIT, Australia)
"I recommend this book highly to anyone looking for a first port of call on the journey to mass spectrometry" (Dr. Oliver Bogler, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, USA)
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