X-Ray Microscopy

Originally published in 1960 as part of the Cambridge Monographs on Physics series, this book looks at the physical principles behind the use of X-rays for microscopic investigation. Cosslett and Nixon review a variety of techniques used in X-ray microscopy, as well as specimen preparation methods. Many plates of various X-rayed materials are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of microscopy.Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction; 2. Contact microradiography; 3. Microscopy by point projection; 4. Reflexion x-ray microscopy: mirror systems; 5. Reflexion x-ray microscopy: curved crystals; 6. X-ray absorption microanalysis; 7. X-ray emission microanalysis; 8. Production of x-rays; 9. Specimen preparation techniques; 10. Techniques of contact microradiography; 11. Techniques of projection microscopy; 12. Applications of x-ray microscopy in biology and medicine; 13. Inorganic applications of x-ray microscopy; 14. Microdiffraction; 15. Some new experimental methods; Appendix. Absorption and emission data; References; Index.