Preface ................................................. v 1. Basic Principles and Theory .......................... 1 2. Instrumentation ..................................... 15 3. Blend Uniformity Analysis ........................... 33 4. Granulation, Drying, and Coating .................... 55 5. Pharmaceutical Assays ............................... 73 6. Validation Issues .................................. 107 7. Medical Applications ............................... 135 Index ................................................. 185