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1 comments about Principles of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance in One and Two Dimensions (International Series of Monographs on Chemistry).

1. The long and incredibly productive career of Richard Ernst could be said to have written most of this book. It is difficult to overstate his constribution to the field of NMR spectroscopy. In this seminal work, Dr. Ernst along with his co-authors and collaborators Bodenhausen and Wokaun draw on a vast base of knowledge to describe NMR spectroscopy in a clear understandable fashion for the newest student. Yet, this volume is packed with detail to satisfy even the most strigent graduate exam. The first chapter is an introduction to operator formalism which provides the theoretical framework for the discussion NMR experiments in 1- and 2- dimensions. The subsequent chapter on 1-D FT spectroscopy contains a depth of information lacking in many other treatments. This is followed by a clear discussion of multi-quantum transitions which are explored in full in the chapters on 2-D spectroscopy. The fourth chapter on the formation of 2-D spectra is the most complete I've seen to date. It should be since Ernst and his lab did much to shape the nature of 2-D spectroscopy. This is followed by three chapters elaborating on different aspects and areas of application of 2-D NMR spectroscopy. Finally chapter 8 is dedicated to NMR imaging which was changed in no small part by Dr. Ernst's contributions. This book should be on the shelf of any professional or student whose business is to know NMR spectrscopy. Physicists, spin-engineers, and physical chemists need this book if they are to study the fundamentals of NMR spectroscopy.

3 comments about The Science of Soap Films and Soap Bubbles.

1. This book describes the physics of the formation and minimization of soap films and bubbles. It relies heavily on mathematics. For example, the interference patterns in a soap film are given. Rigorous proofs for the minimization of bubbles and soap films are helpful, but only if one has had enough math to understand the proof. The author also uses conventions that many people would find confusing. It would not be hard to split this book in two. The first book would be just the observed phenomena, and the second would be the mathematical proofs of the phenomena. This book is well written, but the interposition of the mathematical proofs changes this book from a cool book about bubbles to a textbook about bubbles



2. Starting with a review of basic concepts such as surface tension and energy considerations, this book develops the basic physics of soap films and soap bubbles. Topics discussed include minimum surfaces in two and three dimensions, some practical applications of soap films, multiple bubbles,analogue and analytical methods, the Laplace-Young Equation and many others. The book contains some excellent color plates containing pictures of various soap films and illustrating some of the concepts discussed.

   The mathematical and physical level is modest. A knowledge of basic differential equations and how to apply Newton's Second Law will get you through. Some more advanced concepts such as the the idea of curvature from differential geometry and the force due to a column of liquid from fluid statics are sometimes used but the context of their use makes them pretty self explanatory in this book. The Calculus of Variations is often referred to and an appendix covers the basic concepts of this branch of mathematics, but no particular knowledge of this subject is required to enjoy the book.

   All in all an informative and enjoyable book.




3. I bought this book after I read C. V. Boys' book "Soap Bubbles (Their Colors and Forces Which Mold Them)". Yes, it more technical, and a science background is need for the formulas. However, there are some things in this book that the layman might have an interest in. The soap film photos are great, some nice history and there are some things that can be done with household materials. And yes, the book is out of date, but if you have more than a passing interest in soap films/bubbles then I would get this book. The reference index is quite invaluable for those that are fascinated by this subject.

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1 comments about Physical Chemistry.

1. Dover should buy this up and rerelease it. I don't know what J.W. Moore's background was, but from the way he writes, I'm pretty sure it was physics. He boils everything in Chemistry worth knowing down to its essentials and then builds it up gracefully and flawlessly. It's not a great text to learn from, there are hardly any examples, and the explanations are pretty terse: you'll probably want a book like Levine or MacQuarrie to hold your hand while you learn. However, once you have an operational grasp of the material and want to learn about how things really work, you'll fall in love with this book... you can probably tell that I have. Also, for the price it's currently going for on Amazon ($2), you can hardly say no.

2 comments about Basic Principles of Membrane Technology.

1. As a graduate student in engineering I find my self in a rush to acquire knowledge as fast as possible. Membrane processes for water treatment is an emerging science that have a great potential to be the future's main process for drinking water production. 'Basic Principles of Membrane Technology' is more than a basic book! It thoroughly go from the basics of membrane materials and manufacturing through transport in membranes, membrane processes and membrane fouling. Everything you need to know an beyond!



2. This book is about basic and principle of membrane.Many researchers and theacher used it. Someone said this book is a standard book for anybody who make membrane.it's included basic and some process and some applications...

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