Starting from fundamentals and moving through a
thorough discussion of equipment, methods, and
techniques, the Handbook of Laser–Induced Breakdown
Spectroscopy provides a unique reference source that
will be of value for many years to come for this
important new analysis method. The authors, with a
total of over 60 years of experience in the LIBS method,
use a combination of tutorial discussions ranging from
basic principles up to more advanced descriptions along
with extensive figures and photographs to clearly
explain topics addressed in the text. In this second
edition, chapters on the use of statistical analysis and
advances in detection of weapons of mass destruction
have been added. Tables of data related to
analysis with LIBS have been updated. The Handbook
of Laser–Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy, Second Edition
: provides a thorough but understandable discussion of
the basic principles of the method based on atomic
emission spectroscopy, including recently available data
leading to better characterization of the LIBS plasma;
presents a discussion of the many advantages of the
method along with limitations, to provide the reader a
balanced overview of capabilities of the method;
describes LIBS instrumentation ranging from basic
set–ups to more advanced configurations; presents a
comprehensive discussion of the different types of
components (laser, spectrometers, detectors) that can be
used for LIBS apparatuses along with suggestions for
their use, as well as an up–to–date treatment of the
newest advances and capabilities of LIBS instruments;
presents the analytical capabilities of the method in
terms of detection limits, accuracy, and precision of
measurements for a variety of different sample types;
discusses methods of sampling different media such as
gases, liquids, and solids; presents an overview of some
real–world applications of the method, with new emphasis
on sampling of biologically and physically dangerous
materials; provides an up–to–date list of references to
LIBS literature along with the latest detection limits
and a unique list of element detection limits using a
uniform analysis method; provides annotated examples of
LIBS spectra which can serve as references for the
general reader and will be especially useful for those
starting out in the field.
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