Microprobe Techniques in the Earth Sciences

This text covers the range of microanalytical techniques available for the analysis of geological samples, principally in research applications. Each chapter is written in a clear, informative style and has a tutorial element, designed to introduce each technique for the beginning and experienced researcher alike.

Microanalysis from 1950 to the 1990s, James V.P. Long; Electron microprobe microanalysis, Stephen J.B. Reed; Analytical electron microscopy, Pamela E. Champness; The nuclear mircoprobe, Donald G. Fraser; Synchrotron X-ray microanalysis, Joseph V. Smith; The ion microprobe analysis in geology, Richard W. Hinton; Mineral microanalysis by laserprobe inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, William T. Perkins and Nicholas G.B. Pearce; Ar/Ar dating by laser microprobe, Simon P. Kelley; Stable isotope ration measurement using a laser microprobe, Ian P. Wright; Micro-Raman spectroscopy in the Earth Sciences, Stephen Roberts and Ian Beattie.