Pursuing a Career in ICP and Spectroscopy: An Interview with John Burgener
At the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, Spectroscopy magazine sat down with John Burgener of Burgener Research Inc. to discuss his career working with mass spectrometers, inductively coupled plasma (ICP), and developing the Burgener nebulizer.
In part 1 of our interview, Burgener discussed the origins of Burgener Research and his experience working with inductively coupled plasma (ICP) instrumentation.
In part 2 of our conversation with Burgener, he answers the following questions:
- What was the feedback that you received about your Heritage Lecture? (00:17–00:48)
- What advice would you give to those who are just beginning a career in ICP or spectroscopy in general? (00:48–02:15)
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