LIBS

During a talk at the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, a scientist from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory shared how his team is using laser induced breakdown spectroscopy to analyze TRISO particles.

This experiment employed laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) to enhance the accuracy of depth profiling in plasma-facing materials, paving the way for improved understanding of plasma-wall interactions in nuclear fusion reactors.

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) could be used to monitor chloride ingress in concrete structures, which has implications for future infrastructure.

Scientists from Xi’an Jiaotong University in Xi’an, China measured the effects of ablation craters on geomaterials that occur as a side effect of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS).

The use of high-resolution LIBS imaging requires the reduction of acquisition time. The authors describe a new developed system that accomplishes this goal and can be used in various applications where elemental composition and elemental distribution analysis is required.

Scientists from Moscow, Russia studied the dynamics of lithium plasma under laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy using a custom system made using 3DLINE code.

Scientists in Ireland recently tested the effectiveness of different machine learning (ML) methods for measuring contamination levels on wind turbine blades.

New research on fuel thermal conversion shows the potential of laser technology in real-time monitoring, revolutionizing efficiency, and understanding energy conversion processes.

A novel automated method for spectral background estimation in laser spectroscopy promises accuracy and minimal human intervention for quantitative analysis.

A recent study reveals insights for precise elemental mapping using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS).

NELIBS has gained prominence in various analytical fields, including microscopy, biomedicines, electrochemical and biosensors.

In a recent study, researchers used laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) to examine the complexities of plasma conditions, focusing on the addition of matrix elements.

In a recent study, collaborative spectroscopic methods, such as LIBS-Raman, were used for detecting and combatting heavy metal lead contamination in wheat seedlings, revealing critical insights for food security and human health.

At SciX, Johannes Pedarnig of Johannes Kepler University will be recognized as the 2023 SAS and Applied Spectroscopy William F. Meggers Award recipient. Here's a summary of the award session.

At SciX 2023, Ismail Boyaci from The Ohio State University unveiled the transformative potential of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) in food analysis, offering rapid and precise solutions to enhance food safety and quality. LIBS emerges as a game-changing tool, poised to reshape how we scrutinize and safeguard our food supply.

A recent investigation of the optical emission of plasma on industrial steel samples using LA-SD-OES and LIBS revealed new findings about the oxide composition of the slag layer.

Understanding gallstone formation requires examining their elemental composition. Here, EDS and LIBS were used with PLS-DA to quantify elements found in human gallstones.

India's Chandrayaan-3 mission is the first successful attempt to land on the moon’s southern region and has uncovered several noteworthy discoveries on the lunar south pole using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) and other spectroscopic techniques.

In a recent study, researchers used molecular and elemental spectroscopic techniques, such as LIBS, Raman spectroscopy, and FT-IR spectroscopy, to characterize silicate gems found in ancient Egyptian mines.

Scientists used laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) to analyze the safety of food.

A recent study explains how laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is better suited for rapidly quantifying heavy metals in plastics than traditional methods such as inductively couple plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS).

A recent study shows how the LIBS approach can be used to measure the magnetic field near the surface of plasma-facing components (PFCs).

A recent study tests new systems meant to better analyze components in the semiconductor industry and pave the way for better electronic devices.

Scientists at West Virginia University have created a new LIBS system meant to better identify the components of gunshot residue at crime scenes and in evidence.

A new study showcases a newly developed automated mineral classification workflow based on laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) mapping, enabling fast and accurate identification of minerals in geological samples.

New research demonstrates the potential of combining LIBS and EPMA for distinguishing and characterizing uranium mineralizations, opening new avenues for environmental protection and ore genesis studies.

Researchers have developed a transfer learning-assisted laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) method to identify geographical origins of crops with an impressive accuracy by incorporating deep adaptation networks.

A research group has utilized laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) to analyze the contamination profiles of Frascati Tokamak Upgrade (FTU) limiter tiles after exposure to fusion plasma. The study revealed the presence of various contaminants, including boron, calcium, lithium, and eroded materials, providing valuable insights into the distribution and effects of fusion plasma on the surfaces of these tiles.

A team of researchers have investigated the early dynamics of laser-induced plasma and cavitation bubbles in water, enhancing our understanding of underwater laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) and the critical role of bubble-plasma interaction in characterizing laser-induced plasma in water.

Researchers have developed an advanced method using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) for sensitive and accurate detection of nitrogen in simulated Martian soil.