This series has quickly established itself as a useful source of information on spectrometric and spectroscopic measurement techniques for analytical scientists. It is particularly aimed at practising analysts who lack specialist knowledge of a particular measurement technique, and who need immediate guidance and advice at hand. Each monograph provides the practical detail which working analysts need, explaining key facts and concepts in a concise and readable manner which new graduates and non-specialists will be able to follow. This wide-ranging series covers established and emerging techniques in sample preparation, detection systems, fibre optics for chemical sensing, environmental monitoring and process analytical chemistry