Principles of Xray Crystallography - Softcover

Ooi, Liling

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199569045 ISBN 13: 9780199569045

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2010

Synopsis

X-ray crystallography has long been a powerful tool in the elucidation of the three-dimensional structures of small molecules and macromolecules. Yet, despite its power, it is a technically challenging subject which those new to the technique often find daunting.

Principles of X-ray Crystallography provides a clear, succinct guide to the three-dimensional world of molecules, which is perfect for anyone encountering the technique for the first time. Using a direct and simple writing voice, and enriching the text with real examples, diagrams, exercises, and activities, it seeks to engage the reader in the challenge of visualizing three-dimensional structures, rather than daunting them with excessive theoretical detail.

Drawing on valuable experience gained from teaching this subject to undergraduates, the author adopts a tutorial-type approach that leads the reader through key concepts in a carefully-structured and evenly-paced manner, providing the right level of detail to ensure clarity, without overwhelming them with information.

With an understanding of three-dimensional structure being so central to the understanding of molecular function, Principles of X-ray Crystallography is the perfect guide for anyone needing to gain a working insight into x-ray crystallography.

Online Resource Centre
The Online Resource Centre accompanying Principles of X-ray Crystallography features:

For registered adopters of the book:
· Figures from the book in electronic format, ready to download
· PowerPoint slide sets for each chapter

For students:
· A library of annotated web links
· Datasets related to topics discussed in the book

About this title

About the Author

Dr Li-ling Ooi is a freelance science writer, having previously been a Lecturer in Structural Chemistry at the University of Bath, UK.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199569045
• ISBN 13: 9780199569045
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 166