Visualizing Chemistry: The Progress and Promise of Advanced Chemical Imaging US, Committee on Revealing Chemistry through Advanced Chemical Imaging; Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology; Division on Earth and Life Studies; National Research Council

The National Academies Press. Washington. USA, 2006. – 222 p. – ISBN: 0309097223Scientists and engineers have long relied on the power of imaging techniques to help see objects invisible to the naked eye, and thus, to advance scientific knowledge. These experts are constantly pushing the limits of technology in pursuit of chemical imaging—the ability to visualize molecular structures and chemical composition in time and space as actual events unfold—from the smallest dimension of a biological system to the widest expanse of a distant galaxy. Chemical imaging has a variety of applications for almost every facet of our daily lives, ranging from medical diagnosis and treatment to the study and design of material properties in new products. In addition to highlighting advances in chemical imaging that could have the greatest impact on critical problems in science and technology, Visualizing Chemistry reviews the current state of chemical imaging technology, identifies promising future developments and their applications, and suggests a research and educational agenda to enable breakthrough improvements.**Contents**Executive Summary IntroductionUtilizing Chemical Imaging to Address Scientific and Technical Challenges: Case StudiesImaging Techniques: State of the Art and Future PotentialCommittee Findings and Recommendations __**Appendixes**__Statement of Task Committee Member BiographiesGuest Panelists Acronyms and Abbreviations The National Academies Press. Washington. USA, 2006. – 222 p. – ISBN: 0309097223 Scientists and engineers have long relied on the power of imaging techniques to help see objects invisible to the naked eye, and thus, to advance scientific knowledge. These experts are constantly pushing the limits of technology in pursuit of chemical imaging—the ability to visualize molecular structures and chemical composition in time and space as actual events unfold—from the smallest dimension of a biological system to the widest expanse of a distant galaxy. Chemical imaging has a variety of applications for almost every facet of our daily lives, ranging from medical diagnosis and treatment to the study and design of material properties in new products. In addition to highlighting advances in chemical imaging that could have the greatest impact on critical problems in science and technology, Visualizing Chemistry reviews the current state of chemical imaging technology, identifies promising future developments and their applications, and suggests a research and educational agenda to enable breakthrough improvements. Contents Executive Summary Introduction Utilizing Chemical Imaging to Address Scientific and Technical Challenges: Case Studies Imaging Techniques: State of the Art and Future Potential Committee Findings and Recommendations Appendixes Statement of Task Committee Member Biographies Guest Panelists Acronyms and Abbreviations At The Request Of The National Science Foundation, The U.s. Department Of Energy, The U.s. Army, And The National Cancer Institute, The National Academies Were Asked To Review The Current State Of Chemical Imaging Technology, Identify Promising Future Developments And Their Applications, And Suggest A Research And Educational Agenda To Enable Breakthrough Improvements. This Report Identifies The Advances In Chemical Imaging--either New Techniques Or Combinations Of Existing Techniques--that Could Have The Greatest Impact On Critical Problems In Science And Technology. Committee On Revealing Chemistry Through Advanced Chemical Imaging, Board On Chemical Sciences And Technology, Division On Earth And Life Studies, National Research Council Of The National Academies. Includes Bibliographical References. Issued Also In Printing. This Study Was Supported By The U.s. Army Under Grant W911nf-05-1-0089, The U.s. Department Of Energy Under Grant De-fg02-04-er15624, The U.s. Department Of Health And Human Services Under Grant N01-od-2139 To 151, And The National Science Foundation Under Grant Che-0439071. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web.

Scientists and engineers have long relied on the power of imaging techniques to help see objects invisible to the naked eye, and thus, to advance scientific knowledge. These experts are constantly pushing the limits of technology in pursuit of chemical imaging?the ability to visualize molecular structures and chemical composition in time and space as actual events unfold?from the smallest dimension of a biological system to the widest expanse of a distant galaxy.

Chemical imaging has a variety of applications for almost every facet of our daily lives, ranging from medical diagnosis and treatment to the study and design of material properties in new products. In addition to highlighting advances in chemical imaging that could have the greatest impact on critical problems in science and technology, Visualizing Chemistry reviews the current state of chemical imaging technology, identifies promising future developments and their applications, and suggests a research and educational agenda to enable breakthrough improvements.