Kev Salikhov V L Ginzburg (1 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Scarce large-format hardcover housed in a sturdy decorative slipcase, 32 x 31 x 3 cm, 212 pages, illustrated throughout in full colour, gilt page edges, NOT ex-library. Weight 2.45kg / 5.4lbs (please note: extra shipping may be required). Gentle handling wear, book is clean and bright with unmarked text, free of inscriptions and stamps, firmly bound. Issued without a dust jacket. Slipcase shows short creases, a bit of rubbing; short portion of the lower edge reinforced with transparent tape. -- This work provides a multi-faceted overview of the field of Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR), structured in three distinct parts to serve as a comprehensive guide for both newcomers and seasoned experts. The first section lays a thorough theoretical foundation, beginning with a biography of the field's pioneer, E.K. Zavoisky. It then systematically explains the basics of EPR spectroscopy, from the core phenomenon and the concepts of the g-tensor and hyperfine structure to spin-spin interactions. Progressing from the fundamentals, this part details advanced experimental methods, including time-resolved and pulse EPR experiments, free induction decay, electron spin echo techniques, two-dimensional spectroscopy, and double resonance methods like ENDOR and ELDOR. The second part shifts from theory to the human history of the field, presenting interviews, memoirs, and remembrances of the first ten laureates of the prestigious Zavoisky Award (1991-2008). This section offers rare personal insights into the process of scientific discovery, the culture of the research labs, and the intellectual journeys of the pioneers who have shaped modern EPR spectroscopy. The third and largest section showcases the vast and diverse pioneering applications of EPR, demonstrating its power across a remarkable range of scientific disciplines. In biophysics and medicine, it features case studies on protein dynamics, the function of antibiotics, oxygen imaging for cancer therapy, drug delivery monitoring, and clinical oximetry. In energy and environmental science, it explores solar energy conversion, the basis for biohydrogen technology, and methods for emergency radiation dosimetry. Applications in materials science and future technologies are detailed through studies on diamonds, quantum magnetism, and the development of molecular gadgets and nanodevices. The book also covers practical uses in quality control, such as determining the flavor stability of beer, and even its application in dating ancient archaeological materials. Serving as both a foundational textbook and a survey of cutting-edge research, this volume is an essential resource for students, researchers, and practitioners across chemistry, physics, biology, and materials science.