Visualizing chemistry : the progress and promise of advanced chemical imaging / Committee on Revealing Chemistry through Advanced Chemical Imaging, Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology, Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council of the National Academies.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Revealing Chemistry through Advanced Chemical Imaging.

National Research Council (U.S.). Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Imaging systems in chemistry.

Molecular dynamics.

Spectrum analysis.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (222 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : National Academies Press, c2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Scientists and engineers have long relied on the power of imaging techniques to help see objects invisible to the naked eye, and thus, to advance scientific knowledge. These experts are constantly pushing the limits of technology in pursuit of chemical imaging-the ability to visualize molecular structures and chemical composition in time and space as actual events unfold-from the smallest dimension of a biological system to the widest expanse of a distant galaxy. Chemical imaging has a variety of applications for almost every facet of our daily lives, ranging from medical diagnosis and treatment to the study and design of material properties in new products. In addition to highlighting advances in chemical imaging that could have the greatest impact on critical problems in science and technology, Visualizing Chemistry reviews the current state of chemical imaging technology, identifies promising future developments and their applications, and suggests a research and educational agenda to enable breakthrough improvements.

Contents:

""Front Matter""; ""Acknowledgment of Reviewers""; ""Contents""; ""Executive Summary""; ""1 Introduction""; ""2 Utilizing Chemical Imaging to Address Scientific and Technical Challenges: Case Studies""; ""3 Imaging Techniques: State of the Art and Future Potential""; ""4 Committee Findings and Recommendations""; ""Appendixes""; ""A Statement of Task""; ""B Committee Member Biographies""; ""C Guest Panelists""; ""D Acronyms and Abbreviations""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9786610742288

9780309164634

030916463X

9781280742286

1280742283

9780309652568

0309652561

OCLC:

923276303