This book deals with the Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) a widely used atomic emission spectroscopy technique for elemental analysis of materials. It is based on the use of a high-power, short pulse laser excitation. The book is divided into two main sections: the first one concerning theoretical aspects of the technique, the second one describing the state of the art in applications of the technique in different scientific/technological areas. Numerous examples of state of the art applications provide the readers an almost complete scenario of the LIBS technique. The LIBS theoretical aspects are reviewed. The book helps the readers who are less familiar with the technique to understand the basic principles. Numerous examples of state of the art applications give an almost complete scenario of the LIBS technique potentiality. These examples of applications may have a strong impact on future industrial utilization. The authors made important contributions to the development of this field.
Author(s): Sergio Musazzi, Umberto Perini (eds.)
Series: Springer Series in Optical Sciences 182
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year: 2014
Language: English
Pages: 565
Tags: Laser Technology, Photonics; Spectroscopy and Microscopy; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Physical Chemistry; Optics and Electrodynamics
Front Matter....Pages i-xxii
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Laser–Matter Interaction in LIBS Experiments....Pages 3-29
Physical Processes in Optical Emission Spectroscopy....Pages 31-57
LIBS Instrumental Techniques....Pages 59-89
Influence of Atmospheric Pressure and Composition on LIBS....Pages 91-116
Double and Multiple Pulse LIBS Techniques....Pages 117-141
Femtosecond Laser Ablation: Fundamentals and Applications....Pages 143-166
Front Matter....Pages 167-167
Applications of LIBS to the Analysis of Metals....Pages 169-193
LIBS Analysis of Liquids and of Materials Inside Liquids....Pages 195-225
Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy for Analysis of Aerosols....Pages 227-256
Space Applications of LIBS....Pages 257-291
Elemental Analysis of Soils by Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy....Pages 293-308
Geochemical Fingerprinting Using LIBS....Pages 309-348
LIBS Detection of Explosives in Traces....Pages 349-376
Forensic Applications of LIBS....Pages 377-420
Identification of Polymers by Means of LIBS....Pages 421-438
Applications of High Resolution Laser: Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy for Environmental and Biological Samples....Pages 439-456
Biomedical Applications of LIBS....Pages 457-488
Combustion Applications of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy....Pages 489-509
LIBS Analysis for Coal....Pages 511-529
Cultural Heritage Applications of LIBS....Pages 531-554
Erratum to: Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy for Analysis of Aerosols....Pages E1-E2
Back Matter....Pages 555-565
