The document discusses high performance thin layer chromatography (HPTLC). It begins with introducing HPTLC, noting it is an advanced chromatographic technique used for separation, identification, or quantification of chemical substances. The document then outlines the objectives and contents to be covered, which include understanding the principles, features, steps, instrumentation, differences from TLC, validation parameters, and applications of HPTLC. Key aspects of HPTLC discussed include better precision and accuracy compared to TLC due to thinner stationary phase layers and simultaneous processing of multiple samples and standards.