Microscopic Techniques in Biotechnology

Hardcover  XII, 330 Pages  ISBN 3527301984      £95.00

Focusing on all current applications, this book presents the all the basic information on the structure of the relevant objects, allowing readers to choose the most suitable applications for any specific problem. They will also find in-depth background information on structure-function relationships, plus descriptions of sample preparations with respect to a particular technique and the necessary equipment.

From the contents

Preface

PART 1: LIGHT MICROSCOPY

CONVENTIONAL LIGHT MICROSCOPY AND STEREOMICROSCOPY
Introduction: Applications and Limitations in Light Microscopy
Useful Applications
Preparation Techniques

CONFOCAL LASER SCANNING MICROSCOPY (CLSM)
Introduction: Applications and Limitations in CLSM
Useful Applications
Preparation Techniques

PART 2: ELECTRON MICROSCOPY

SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
Introduction: Applications and Limitations in Scanning Electron Microscopy
Useful Applications
Preparation Techniques

TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
Introduction: Applications and Limitations
Useful Applications
Preparation Techniques

PART 3: OTHER MICROSCOPICAL METHODS AND THEIR APPLICATION POTENTIAL

SCANNING PROBE MICROSCOPY
Atomic Force Microscopy
Near Field Scanning Optical Microscopy (NSOM)

ACOUSTIC MICROSCOPY

SPECIAL MICROANALYTICAL METHODS

CONCLUDING REMARKS

References