Scattering Methods and their Application in Colloid and Interface Science

Offers an overview of small-angle X-ray and neutron scattering techniques (SAXS & SANS), as well as static and dynamic light scattering (SLS & DLS). These scattering techniques are central to the study of soft matter, such as colloidal dispersions and surfactant self-assembly. The theoretical concepts are followed by an overview of instrumentation and a detailed description of the evaluation techniques in the first part of the book. In the second part, several typical application examples are used to show the strength and limitations of these techniques.

Features the latest input from the world-leading expert with personal experience in all the fields covered (SAXS, SANS, SLS and DLS)

Includes unified notation throughout the book to enhance its readability

Provides—in a single source—scattering theory, evaluation of techniques and a variety of applications