Elemental analysis by microwave-assisted laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy: Evaluation on ceramics

被引:84
作者
Liu, Yuan [1 ]
Baudelet, Matthieu [1 ]
Richardson, Martin [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Cent Florida, CREOL, Townes Laser Inst, Coll Opt & Photon, Orlando, FL 32816 USA
关键词
PLASMA; ENHANCEMENT; ABLATION; EMISSION; SAMPLES;
D O I
10.1039/c003304a
中图分类号
O65 [分析化学];
学科分类号
070302 ; 081704 ;
摘要
A new Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) enhancement method utilizing interaction between microwave radiation and laser-induced plasma has been evaluated. Experimental parameters such as laser pulse irradiance, microwave duration, and surrounding gas were studied and optimized for the microwave effect through a series of experiments on a piece of alumina ceramic sample. Up to 33 times enhancement on different spectral lines was achieved. Enhancement of the line intensity was found to be at a maximum when the laser ablation was induced at low irradiance on a large area in normal atmosphere. The enhancement was element-dependent and stronger for transitions with low excitation energy. The microwave enhancement in argon atmosphere was not as effective as in air, and the reasons are discussed.
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页码:1316 / 1323
页数:8
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