Elementary Scattering Theory: For X-ray and Neutron Users
Review from previous edition: "From length scales, logarithmic and linear, through basic mathematics including the very important complex numbers theory and Fourier series as well as the importance of the phases of waves, the biology and chemistry user of X-ray and/or neutron facilities can turn to this primer to educate themselves in the physics and mathematics behind their chosen techniques. These users' techniques are applied to many sample types, be they:- surfaces or interfaces; liquids or amorphous materials; crystals or powders. The techniques used include scattering (elastic and inelastic; small angle and wide angle; coherent and incoherent) as well as spectroscopy to study molecular structure and dynamics."  --John R Helliwell, University of Manchester"This book offers a fresh approach to scattering theory which emphasises geometric principles over quantum mechanical recipes. It demonstrates how scattering measurements can be understood in a simple and intuitive way via wave interference phenomena. Great care is taken to explain all the necessary mathematics, and the presentation is crystal clear. The book will be particularly useful for individuals using X-ray and neutron scattering to investigate the structure of materials in chemistry, biology, physics, materials science and engineering."  --Andrew Boothroyd, Oxford University