Two-dimensional fluorescence spectroscopy of uranium isotopes in femtosecond laser ablation plumes

Phillips, Mark C.; Brumfield, Brian E.; LaHaye, Nicole; Harilal, Sivanandan S.; Hartig, Kyle C.; Jovanovic, Igor

doi:10.1038/s41598-017-03865-9

Two-dimensional fluorescence spectroscopy of uranium isotopes in femtosecond laser ablation plumes

Journal Article · Mon Jun 19 00:00:00 EDT 2017 · Scientific Reports

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-03865-9· OSTI ID:1367672

Phillips, Mark C. ^[1]; Brumfield, Brian E. ^[2]; LaHaye, Nicole ^[2]; Harilal, Sivanandan S. ^[2]; Hartig, Kyle C. ^[3]; Jovanovic, Igor ^[4]

Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States); University of Michigan
Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States); Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA (United States). Dept. of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (United States). Dept. of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences

Here, we demonstrate measurement of uranium isotopes in femtosecond laser ablation plumes using two-dimensional fluorescence spectroscopy (2DFS). The high-resolution, tunable CW-laser spectroscopy technique clearly distinguishes atomic absorption from ²³⁵U and ²³⁸U in natural and highly enriched uranium metal samples. We present analysis of spectral resolution and analytical performance of 2DFS as a function of ambient pressure. Simultaneous measurement using time-resolved absorption spectroscopy provides information on temporal dynamics of the laser ablation plume and saturation behavior of fluorescence signals. The rapid, non-contact measurement is promising for in-field, standoff measurements of uranium enrichment for nuclear safety and security.

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Research Organization:: Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: US Department of Homeland Security (DHS); USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC05-76RL01830; NA0002534

OSTI ID:: 1367672

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 1367385

Journal Information:: Scientific Reports, Journal Name: Scientific Reports Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 7; ISSN 2045-2322

Publisher:: Nature Publishing GroupCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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