£81.99
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This book describes the application of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) in the geosciences. Using a laser to analyze the chemical composition of rocks, soils, and water, LIBS is a powerful tool for on-site analysis, from handheld analyzers to microscale imaging.
This book is about application of the rapidly-maturing analytical technology known as laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) to the geosciences, a field that depends on knowledge about the chemical composition of the different media (atmospheric gas; seawater, surface water and groundwater; minerals, rocks and soils) that comprise our planet. In LIBS, a rapidly-pulsed laser beam is focused onto a sample to form a plasma containing its constituent elements, with spectral analysis of emitted light used to detect and quantify the elements present. LIBS technology has advanced rapidly in recent years by the development of handheld analyzers for use outside of the traditional laboratory setting in the ambient environment for on-site analysis and bespoke LIBS systems for unique applications not possible with other analytical technologies. LIBS is capable of qualitative and quantitative analysis of most elements in the periodic table. LIBS can also be used for rapid microscale compositional imaging. After reviewing the basic physics of LIBS and the current state of LIBS technology, this book describes and illustrates the application of LIBS across the broad spectrum of the terrestrial geosciences.
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges threatening Earth. Using a multidisciplinary approach, this textbook combines the scientific principles of climate change with the Water-Energy-Food-Health (WEFH) Nexus to help develop long-term strategies for the future.
This book focuses on the physical processes in the World Ocean which regulate natural climate variability. It analyses Atlantic and Indo-Pacific signals and assesses the ocean’s role in the recent hiatus of global warming and the probability of abrupt climate change.
This book reviews physical oceanography, from its history to its future challenges. It relates the physics of the ocean to topical issues like climate change and ocean forecasting, helping you understand how the ocean fits into the complex system of the global environment.
Geological and seismic activity alters hydrogen and methane flows from the ground, changing the air’s electrical characteristics. This book uses field observations to illustrate how atmospheric-electrical monitoring can be used to solve problems in geophysics.
This distinctive volume synthesizes the latest evolutionary research in the Galápagos. It explores human-nature conflicts, conservation, and predicts the destiny of the islands’ biodiversity under climate change, urbanization, and tourism, illustrated with over 260 figures.
Lost World of Rēkohu explores the extraordinary fossil record of the Chatham Islands. This ancient land was forested with dinosaurs, and its warm waters hosted the largest sea monsters that ever lived—a tale of life in Zealandia never told before.
Discover the Galápagos, from its first sighting to Darwin’s famous visit, Melville’s enchanted isles, and a secret WWII military base. This work intertwines history with the geology and unique organisms of the archipelago, brought to life with over 250 figures.
This literary ‘Swiss army knife’ explains the origins and uses of limestones. Discover how they form rocks, create iconic karst scenery, and provide reservoirs for ~50% of the world’s oil and gas, while also posing unique hydrogeological and foundation problems.
This book challenges traditional consensus on groundwater flow. Revising the theory’s mathematical and physical foundations, it improves analytical equations, debunks myths, and bridges the gap between steady-state and time-dependent calculations from a new perspective.
Jordan is an outdoor geological museum. This book offers simple, up-to-date findings and clear illustrations to help students, researchers, and non-geologists gain insight into Jordan’s unique geological set-up.
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