Physical Methods in Bioinorganic Chemistry: Spectroscopy and Magnetism

Provides novices in bioinorganic chemistry with a fundamental understanding of physical methods in the field. Covers individual methods useful in bioinorganic chemistry, including spectroscopic methods such as electronic absorption spectroscopy, resonance methods, circular dichroism spectroscopy, and X-ray absorption spectroscopy. Includes two case studies that illustrate how data from physical methods have been used to assemble a picture of a particular metal center in biology. For beginning graduate students, and for scientists not previously trained in spectroscopy and magnetism. The author is affiliated with the University of Minnesota. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)