The document provides an overview of high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). It begins with defining HPLC and explaining the basic principles of chromatography. It then describes the different types of HPLC based on the mode and principle of separation. The document also discusses HPLC instrumentation, including the solvent reservoir, pump, injector, column, and various detectors. It concludes by outlining some common applications of HPLC and discussing quantitative and qualitative analysis.