Amplitude Distribution Spectrometers (Fundamental Studies in Engineering)

Written for users of amplitude distribution spectrometers, this book provides a concise, interdisciplinary treatment of the problems related to amplitude spectrometry. In addition to covering the conventional analysis of amplitude spectra and the relevant apparatus, the book also deals with such measuring techniques as multi-scaling, multispectral scaling, taking of time histograms, multichannel averaging as well as correlation, probabilistic, Fourier and multiparameter analysis. Particular emphasis is placed on the methods of processing amplitude spectra and on the interpretation of the results, starting with the simplest manual methods and ending with highly sophisticated computer methods. Numerous examples of applications are provided from such disciplines as nuclear engineering, medicine and biology, meteorology, ecology, astronomy, space research, fluorescence analysis and Mössbauer spectroscopy. The book will be a valuable source of information not only for those who wish to become acquainted with amplitude spectrometry, but also for those readers with practical experience who wish to expand their knowledge and improve their competence in the field.