Information Theory in Analytical Chemistry

by Karel Eckschlager, Klaus Danzer

Overview

Demonstrates how the information theory approach to experimental data can be of benefit not only to analytical chemists but to all those using these techniques in the decision making process. Deals with information-theoretic fundamentals as well as with practical aspects. Discusses the system nature of analysis which is of particular importance in multicomponent analysis.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471595076
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	06/14/1994
Series:	Chemical Analysis: A Series of Monographs on Analytical Chemistry and Its Applications , #186
Pages:	296
Product dimensions:	6.38(w) x 9.29(h) x 0.98(d)

About the Author

Karel Eckschlager and Klaus Danzer are the authors of Information Theory in Analytical Chemistry, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

The Aim of Analytical Chemistry.

Basic Concepts of Information Theory.

Identification of Components.

Qualitative Analysis.

Quantitative Analysis.

Multicomponent Analysis.

Optimum Analytical Strategies.

Quality Assurance.

Distribution Analysis: Microanalysis, Surface Analysis, andScanning Methods.

Structure Analysis.

Chemometrics: Information Amount of Multivariate DataAnalysis.

Information Theory—Theoretical Basis of AnalyticalChemistry?

Index.

Editorial Reviews

The authors provide a framework for developing, optimizing, and assessing analytical procedures. Up-to-date examples are included from diverse areas such as toxicology, environmental science, and metallurgy. The analytical process is dismantled and reassembled, giving the reader a practice-oriented grasp of how information theory shapes the chemical analysis process. Topics include qualitative, quantitative, and multicomponent analysis; optimum analytical strategies; quality assurance; and distribution analysis, structural analysis, and chemometrics. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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