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Overview of applications of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS)

Conference ·
OSTI ID:5738137
Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is a method of performing elemental analyses of solids, liquids, and gases using the microplasma produced by a focused laser pulse. Because the microplasma is formed by optical radiation, LIBS has some important advantages compared to conventional laboratory based analytical methods. Three applications are discussed which use the LIBS method. 6 refs., 8 figs., 2 tabs.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Lab., NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
5738137
Report Number(s):
LA-UR-87-4033; CONF-8711118-1; ON: DE88004314
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English