Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) : fundamentals and applications / edited by Andrzej W. Miziolek, Vincenzo Palleschi, Israel Schechter. - 1 online resource (xvii, 620 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

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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.

9780511541261 (ebook)


Laser spectroscopy.

QD96.L3 / L353 2006

543.5