About this Cambridge Elements series

Elements in Microscopy and Microanalysis, which is published in collaboration with the Microscopy Society of America, provides focused reviews of foundational concepts and modern advances in microscopy-based imaging and spectroscopy techniques in a dynamic multi-media digital format. Specific Elements will offer review/tutorial treatments of key topics, ranging from fundamental theory, instrumentation advancements, experimental methods and data analysis, with cutting-edge insights into emerging applications in a variety of areas including biology, life sciences, geology, engineering, materials science, nanoscience, physics and archeology. With embedded video, code and data content, the Elements will serve as an excellent educational resource for the microscopy and the broader science community. Regularly updated and developed specifically for a digital environment, this series will be a dynamic and enduring reference resource for students, researchers, and practitioners in microscopy.