The latest edition of a highly successful textbook, Mass Spectrometry, Third Edition provides students with a complete overview of the principles, theories and key applications of modern mass spectrometry. All instrumental aspects of mass spectrometry are clearly and concisely described: sources, analysers and detectors. Tandem mass spectrometry is introduced early on and then developed in more detail in a later chapter. Emphasis is placed throughout the text on optimal utilisation conditions. Various fragmentation patterns are described together with analytical information that derives from the mass spectra.

This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated and has been redesigned to give the book a more contemporary look. As with previous editions it contains numerous examples, references and a series of exercises of increasing difficulty to encourage student understanding. Updates include: Increased coverage of MALDI and ESI, more detailed description of time of flight spectrometers, new material on isotope ratio mass spectrometry, and an expanded range of applications.

Mass Spectrometry, Third Edition is an invaluable resource for all undergraduate and postgraduate students using this technique in departments of chemistry, biochemistry, medicine, pharmacology, agriculture, material science and food science. It is also of interest for researchers looking for an overview of the latest techniques and developments.

About the Author

Edmond de Hoffmann, Universite Catholique de Louvain, Belgium & Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Brussels, Belgium.

Vincent Stroobant, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Brussels, Belgium.

Reviews
"This is a great book for everyone in the field to keep handy." (CHOICE, April 2008)

"Overview of the principles, theories, and key applications of modern mass spectrometry." (Materials and Corrosion, November 2007)

Book Information
ISBN 9780470033111
Author Edmond de Hoffmann
Format Paperback
Page Count 512
Imprint Wiley-Interscience
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 844g
Dimensions(mm) 245mm * 168mm * 28mm