Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511541261

Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) is an emerging technique for determining elemental composition. With the ability to analyse solids, liquids and gases with little or no sample preparation, it is more versatile than conventional methods and is ideal for on-site analysis. This is a comprehensive reference explaining the fundamentals of the LIBS phenomenon, its history and its fascinating applications across eighteen chapters written by recognized leaders in the field. Over 300 illustrations aid understanding. This book will be of significant interest to researchers in chemical and materials analysis within academia and industry.

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Frontmatter
pp i-iv
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Contents
pp v-ix
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List of contributors
pp x-xiv
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Preface
pp xv-xviii
- By Andrzej W. Miziolek, Senior Research Physicist US Army Research Laboratory, Vincenzo Palleschi, Researcher in the Institute for Chemical-Physical Processes Italian National Research Council and, in particular, the Applied Laser Spectroscopy Laboratory, Israel Schechter, Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry Technion–Israel Institute of Technology
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1 - History and fundamentals of LIBS
pp 1-39
- By David A. Cremers, Chemistry Division, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Leon J. Radziemski, Physics Department, Washington State University
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2 - Plasma morphology
pp 40-121
- By Israel Schechter, Department of Chemistry, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel, Valery Bulatov, Department of Chemistry, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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3 - From sample to signal in laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy: a complex route to quantitative analysis
pp 122-170
- By E. Tognoni, IPCF, Italy, V. Palleschi, IPCF, Italy, M. Corsi, IPCF, Italy, G. Cristoforetti, IPCF, Italy, N. Omenetto, Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, I. Gornushkin, Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, B. W. Smith, Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, J. D. Winefordner, Department of Chemistry, University of Florida
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4 - Laser-induced breakdown in gases: experiments and simulation
pp 171-193
- By Christian G. Parigger, The University of Tennessee Space Institute
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5 - Analysis of aerosols by LIBS
pp 194-253
- By Ulrich Panne, Laboratory for Applied Laser Spectroscopy, Institute of Hydrochemistry, Technical University Munich, David Hahn, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Florida
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6 - Chemical imaging of surfaces using LIBS
pp 254-281
- By J. M. Vadillo, Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Málaga, J. J. Laserna, Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Málaga
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7 - Biomedical applications of LIBS
pp 282-313
- By Helmut H. Telle, Department of Physics, University of Wales Swansea, Ota Samek, Department of Physical Engineering, Technical University of Brno
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8 - LIBS for the analysis of pharmaceutical materials
pp 314-331
- By Simon Béchard, Pharma Laser Inc., Boucherville, Canada, Yves Mouget, Pharma Laser Inc., Boucherville, Canada
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9 - Cultural heritage applications of LIBS
pp 332-367
- By Demetrios Anglos, Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser, Foundation for Research and Technology–Hellas, Heraklion, John C. Miller, Life Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA
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10 - Civilian and military environmental contamination studies using LIBS
pp 368-399
- By J. P. Singh, Diagnostics Instrumentation and Analysis Laboratory (DIAL), Mississippi State University, USA, F. Y. Yueh, Diagnostics Instrumentation and Analysis Laboratory (DIAL), Mississippi State University, USA, V. N. Rai, Diagnostics Instrumentation and Analysis Laboratory (DIAL), Mississippi State University, USA, R. Harmon, US Army Research Laboratory, Research Triangle Park, USA, S. Beaton, ADA Technologies, Inc., USA, P. French, ADA Technologies, Inc., USA, F. C. DeLucia, US Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, USA, B. Peterson, US Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, USA, K. L. McNesby, US Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, USA, A. W. Miziolek, US Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, USA
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11 - Industrial applications of LIBS
pp 400-439
- By Reinhard Noll, Fraunhofer-Institut für Lasertechnik (ILT), Germany, Volker Sturm, Fraunhofer-Institut für Lasertechnik (ILT), Germany, Michael Stepputat, Fraunhofer-Institut für Lasertechnik (ILT), Germany, Andrew Whitehouse, Applied Photonics Ltd, Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK, James Young, Applied Photonics Ltd, Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK, Philip Evans, Applied Photonics Ltd, Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK
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12 - Resonance-enhanced LIBS
pp 440-476
- By N. H. Cheung, Department of Physics, Hong Kong Baptist University, People's Republic of China
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13 - Short-pulse LIBS: fundamentals and applications
pp 477-489
- By R. E. Russo, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA
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14 - High-speed, high-resolution LIBS using diode-pumped solid-state lasers
pp 490-515
- By Holger Bette, Lehrstuhl für Lasertechnik (LLT), Germany, Reinhard Noll, Fraunhofer-Institut für Lasertechnik (ILT), Germany
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15 - Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy using sequential laser pulses
pp 516-538
- By Jack Pender, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of South Carolina, USA, Bill Pearman, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of South Carolina, USA, Jon Scaffidi, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of South Carolina, USA, Scott R. Goode, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of South Carolina, USA, S. Michael Angel, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of South Carolina, USA
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16 - Micro LIBS technique
pp 539-555
- By Pascal Fichet, CEA Saclay, France Cécile Fabre, Jean Dubessy, Marie-Christine, Jean-Luc Lacour, CEA Saclay, France Cécile Fabre, Jean Dubessy, Marie-Christine, Denis Menut, CEA Saclay, France Cécile Fabre, Jean Dubessy, Marie-Christine, Patrick Mauchien, CEA Saclay, France Cécile Fabre, Jean Dubessy, Marie-Christine, Annie Rivoallan, Cécile Fabre, Jean Dubessy, Marie-Christine Boiron, Equipes Interactions entre Fluides et Minéraux, Université Henri Poincaré, France
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17 - New spectral detectors for LIBS
pp 556-584
- By Mohamad Sabsabi, Industrial Materials Institute National Research Council of Canada Boucherville, Québec, Canada, Vincent Detalle, Industrial Materials Institute National Research Council of Canada Boucherville, Québec, Canada
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18 - Spark-induced breakdown spectroscopy: a description of an electrically generated LIBS-like process for elemental analysis of airborne particulates and solid samples
pp 585-614
- By Amy J. R. Hunter, Physical Sciences Inc., USA, Lawrence G. Piper, Physical Sciences Inc., USA
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Index
pp 615-620
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Frontmatter
pp i-iv

Contents
pp v-ix

List of contributors
pp x-xiv

Preface
pp xv-xviii

1 - History and fundamentals of LIBS
pp 1-39

2 - Plasma morphology
pp 40-121

3 - From sample to signal in laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy: a complex route to quantitative analysis
pp 122-170

4 - Laser-induced breakdown in gases: experiments and simulation
pp 171-193

5 - Analysis of aerosols by LIBS
pp 194-253

6 - Chemical imaging of surfaces using LIBS
pp 254-281

7 - Biomedical applications of LIBS
pp 282-313

8 - LIBS for the analysis of pharmaceutical materials
pp 314-331

9 - Cultural heritage applications of LIBS
pp 332-367

10 - Civilian and military environmental contamination studies using LIBS
pp 368-399

11 - Industrial applications of LIBS
pp 400-439

12 - Resonance-enhanced LIBS
pp 440-476

13 - Short-pulse LIBS: fundamentals and applications
pp 477-489

14 - High-speed, high-resolution LIBS using diode-pumped solid-state lasers
pp 490-515

15 - Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy using sequential laser pulses
pp 516-538

16 - Micro LIBS technique
pp 539-555

17 - New spectral detectors for LIBS
pp 556-584

18 - Spark-induced breakdown spectroscopy: a description of an electrically generated LIBS-like process for elemental analysis of airborne particulates and solid samples
pp 585-614

Index
pp 615-620

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