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North American Symposium on Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (NASLIBS): introduction to feature issue
Jagdish P Singh1, Jose Almirall, Mohamad Sabsabi
1Institute for Clean Energy Technology (ICET), Mississippi State University, 205 Research Boulevard, Starkville, Mississippi 39759-7704, USA. singh@icet.msstate.edu
Applied Optics
|March 14, 2012
Summary
The 2011 North American Symposium on Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (NASLIBS) showcased advancements in LIBS technology. Key applications spanned security, forensics, biomedical, environmental, and fundamental research areas.
Area of Science:
- Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) is a spectrochemical analysis technique.
- Focus on diverse applications and fundamental research in spectroscopy.
Background:
- The 2011 North American Symposium on Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (NASLIBS) convened experts in the field.
- The symposium covered a broad spectrum of LIBS-related topics.
Discussion:
- Exploration of LIBS applications in security and forensic science.
- Discussion of LIBS for biomedical and environmental monitoring.
- Analysis of LIBS for liquid samples and fundamental principles.
Key Insights:
- Advancements in LIBS instrumentation and commercialization were presented.
- Integration of LIBS with other techniques ('Fusion with LIBS') was a key theme.
- Emerging 'New Frontiers' in LIBS research were highlighted.
Outlook:
- Continued development and broader adoption of LIBS technology are expected.
- Future research will likely focus on novel applications and improved fundamental understanding.
- The symposium's topics indicate a vibrant and evolving field of spectroscopy.
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