Belcher Computers in Analytical Chemistry

1. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-1-4832-8562-7
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 489 Seiten, Web PDF

Reihe: Pergamon Series in Analytical Chemistry

This text is primarily intended for readers who have some background in chemistry and who wish to find out more about the ways in which computers and electronics are influencing the techniques of observing chemical systems, the acquisition of data, its storage, and its transmission from one location to another. Many important concepts - such as interfacing, data collection, data bases, information services and computer networks - are covered in an easily assimilated and comprehensive way.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Belcher, R.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Front Cover;1
2;Computers in Analytical Chemistry;4
3;Copyright Page;5
4;Table of Contents;14
5;Dedication;6
6;Organisation of the Book;8
7;Acknowledgements;12
8;Chapter 1. WHAT IS ANALYSIS?;18
8.1;Introduction;18
8.2;The Nature of Analytical Science;20
8.3;Some Case Studies;23
8.4;Conclusion;45
8.5;References;47
9;Chapter 2. ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES;51
9.1;Introduction;51
9.2;Sampling;52
9.3;Separating;65
9.4;Finding an Analytical Method;70
9.5;Conducting the Analysis;76
9.6;Reporting the Results;82
9.7;Conclusion;89
9.8;References;89
10;Chapter 3. INSTRUMENTATION;94
10.1;Introduction;94
10.2;Basic Structure of an Instrument;96
10.3;Basic Properties of an Instrument;104
10.4;Ergonomics of Instrument Design;107
10.5;Computer Based Analytical Instrumentation;110
10.6;Some Sophisticated Instruments;121
10.7;Instrumentation for Process Control;127
10.8;Conclusion;128
10.9;References;128
11;Chapter 4. COMPUTERS: LARGE, MEDIUM AND SMALL;136
11.1;Introduction;136
11.2;Hardware Architecture of a Computer System;141
11.3;Software Organisation of a Computer System;146
11.4;The Microprocessor and Microcomputer;152
11.5;Minicomputer Systems;169
11.6;Mainframe Computers;182
11.7;Super-computers;188
11.8;Conclusion;191
11.9;References;192
12;Chapter 5. DATA COLLECTION;197
12.1;Introduction;197
12.2;Sources and Types of Data;200
12.3;Basic Principles Involved;204
12.4;Approaches to Data Acquisition;212
12.5;Storage Devices;224
12.6;Conclusion;232
12.7;References;232
13;Chapter 6. INTERFACES AND PRINCIPLES OF INTERFACING;240
13.1;Introduction;240
13.2;Standard Interfaces;243
13.3;Interfaces - Some Examples;258
13.4;Interface Design;268
13.5;Other Considerations;272
13.6;Conclusion;272
13.7;References;273
14;Chapter 7. COMMUNICATION CHANNELS;278
14.1;Introduction;278
14.2;Types of Channel;280
14.3;Basic Telecommunications;297
14.4;Data Encryption;303
14.5;Conclusion;306
14.6;References;307
15;Chapter 8 . AUTOMATION IN THE LABORATORY;310
15.1;Introduction;310
15.2;Automating Analytical Procedures;313
15.3;Automating Record Keeping;327
15.4;The Use of Turnkey Systems;334
15.5;The Changing Role of the Analyst;338
15.6;Conclusion;342
15.7;References;343
16;Chapter 9 . DATA PROCESSING METHODS;347
16.1;Introduction;347
16.2;Data Processing Tools;350
16.3;Programming;353
16.4;Numerical Methods;356
16.5;Non-numeric Data Processing;362
16.6;Special Techniques;365
16.7;Conclusion;371
16.8;References;372
17;Chapter 10. DATA BASES AND DATA CENTRES;383
17.1;Introduction;383
17.2;Records, Files and Data Bases;389
17.3;Information Systems;399
17.4;Data Centres;401
17.5;Conclusion;406
17.6;References;407
18;Chapter 11. INFORMATION SERVICES;409
18.1;Introduction;409
18.2;Computer Prepared Indexes;412
18.3;On-line Searching;424
18.4;Information Dissemination Systems;428
18.5;Conclusion;432
18.6;References;432
19;Chapter 12. COMPUTER NETWORKS AND THE FUTURE;437
19.1;Introduction;437
19.2;Types of Network and their Purpose;439
19.3;Standards;444
19.4;Local Area Networks;450
19.5;National Networks;456
19.6;International Networks;462
19.7;Conclusion;466
19.8;References;467
20;AUTHOR INDEX;471
21;SUBJECT INDEX;481