Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy [Paperback]

This is a comprehensive reference explaining the fundamentals of the LIBS phenomenon, its history and its fascinating applications.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. This book will be of significant interest to researchers in chemical and materials analysis within academia and industry.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. This book will be of significant interest to researchers in chemical and materials analysis within academia and industry.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.Preface R. Russo and A. W. Miziolek; 1. History and fundamentals of LIBS D. A. Cremers and L. J. Radziemski; 2. Plasma morphology I. Schechter and V. Bulatov; 3. From sample to signal in laser induced breakdown spectroscopy: a complex route to quantitative analysis E. Tognoni, V. Palleschi, M. Corsi, G. Cristoforetti, N. Omenetto, I. Gornushkin, B. W. Smith and J. D. Winefordner; 4. Laser induced breakdown in gases: experiments and simulation C. G. Parigger; 5. Analysis of aerosols by LIBS U. Panne and D. Hahn; 6. Chemical imaging of surfaces using LIBS J. M. Vadillo and J. l³