Introduction to Texture Analysis

Encompassing the concepts, practice, and application of orientation analysis, "Introduction to Texture Analysis" is an essential reference source for researchers in textiles. The author uses an accessible style to share her expertise, providing comprehensive coverage of the theory and practice of the texture techniques now available and discusses their applications in research and industry. The text considers the merits of each technique for specific applications. Case studies expand upon the author's explanations and help illustrate the main principles involved. The topics included are applications of diffraction, SEM- and TEM-based techniques, and crystallographic analyzes.