Aquatic organic matter fluorescence

In recent years there has been an explosion in the use of fluorescence spectroscopy to analyze organic matter in water, and yet there was no major text on the application of fluorescence to aquatic systems. This is the first comprehensive text on the theory and practice of aquatic organic matter fluorescence analysis, written by the experts who pioneered the research area. This book covers the topic in the broadest possible terms, providing a common reference for making measurements that are comparable across disciplines, and allowing consistent interpretation of data and results. The book includes the fundamental physics and chemistry of organic matter fluorescence, as well as the effects of environmental factors. An overview of the history and current understanding of aquatic organic matter fluorescence includes multiple examples of environmental applications relevant to environmental chemistry, marine science, environmental geosciences, environmental engineering, soil science, and physical geography. All aspects of sample handling, data processing, and the operation of both field and laboratory instrumentation are included, providing the practical advice required for successful fluorescence analyses. Advanced methods for data interpretation and modeling, including parallel factor analysis, are also discussed. The book will be of interest to those establishing field, laboratory, or industrial applications of fluorescence, including advanced students and postdoctoral researchers.