In-Situ Microanalytical Techniques in Geological and Geochronological Research

Dear Colleagues,

For decades, we have witnessed the fast-progressing use of in situ microanalytical techniques in geological research that significantly contribute to revealing the details of the mantle and crustal processes. These techniques, including X-ray energy dispersive and wavelength dispersive spectrometry, X-ray fluorescence, electron backscatter diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, secondary ion mass spectroscopy, and laser ablation inductively-coupled mass spectrometry, are common. These highly flexible techniques enable single-point(spot) analysis/ablation for inclusions, line or raster sampling for bulk analysis or imaging, and precise time-depth profiling studies. 

This Special Issue intends to publish a wide spectrum of interdisciplinary studies and new findings. Investigations that integrate microscopic and microanalytical data quantitatively and forensically to answer novel scientific questions and studies that attempt to advance understanding of terrestrial and extra-terrestrial igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary processes, as well as mining and ore petrology, are highly welcomed.

Prof. Dr. Basem Zoheir
Guest Editor

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