The document discusses High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). It begins by defining chromatography and describing the basic principles of HPLC. It then discusses the types of HPLC separations based on factors like the stationary and mobile phases used. The document also outlines the typical instrumentation used in HPLC, including solvent reservoirs, pumps, columns, detectors, and data collection systems. It highlights advantages of HPLC like high resolution, sensitivity, and reproducibility.