Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Atomic Emission Spectroscopy: Overview01:20

Atomic Emission Spectroscopy: Overview

4.0K
Atomic emission spectroscopy (AES) is an analytical technique used to determine the elemental composition of a sample by analyzing the light emitted from excited atoms. In AES, atoms in a sample are excited to higher energy levels by thermal energy from high-temperature sources, such as plasma, arcs, or sparks. When these excited atoms return to lower energy states, they emit light at specific wavelengths characteristic of each element. The resulting atomic emission spectrum, which consists of...
4.0K
Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy: Instrumentation01:26

Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy: Instrumentation

903
Inductively coupled plasma (ICP) is the common plasma source used in atomic emission spectroscopy (AES), a technique that detects and analyzes various elements in a sample. This method is often called inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES).
There are three main types of inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy  (ICP-AES) instruments: sequential, simultaneous multichannel, and Fourier transform instruments, with the latter being less commonly used....
903
Atomic Emission Spectroscopy: Instrumentation01:22

Atomic Emission Spectroscopy: Instrumentation

1.5K
The instrumentation of atomic emission spectrometry (AES) involves various components, including atomization devices that convert samples into gas-phase atoms and ions. There are two main types of atomization devices: continuous and discrete atomizers.  Continuous atomizers, like plasmas and flames, introduce samples in a constant stream, while discrete atomizers inject individual samples using syringes or autosamplers. The most common discrete atomizer is the electrothermal atomizer.
1.5K
Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy: Principle01:19

Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy: Principle

2.1K
Inductively coupled plasma (ICP) is the most widely used plasma source in atomic emission spectroscopy (AES), also known as Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES). The ICP source, or torch, consists of three concentric quartz tubes with argon gas flowing through them. A spark from a Tesla coil initiates the ionization of argon, generating a high-temperature plasma.
The ions and electrons produced interact with the fluctuating magnetic field created by a water-cooled...
2.1K
Atomic Emission Spectroscopy: Lab01:29

Atomic Emission Spectroscopy: Lab

758
AES is a powerful analytical technique, especially effective when used with plasma sources, producing abundant spectra in characteristic emission lines. The Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), in particular, yields superior quantitative analytical data due to its high stability, low noise, low background, and minimal interferences under optimal experimental conditions. However, newer air-operated microwave sources are emerging as promising alternatives that could be more cost-effective than...
758
Inductively Coupled Plasma–Mass Spectrometry (ICP–MS): Overview01:19

Inductively Coupled Plasma–Mass Spectrometry (ICP–MS): Overview

2.4K
In inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP–MS), an inductively coupled plasma (ICP) torch is used as an atomizer and ionizer. Solid samples are dissolved and volatilized before being introduced into the high-temperature argon plasma, while solution samples are nebulized and passed through the high-temperature argon plasma. Plasma dissociates the analytes and ionizes their component atoms to form a mixture of positive ions and molecular species. The positive ions are then...
2.4K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Communication barriers in aftercare: a qualitative study of allogeneic stem cell transplant patients.

BMC cancer·2026
Same author

What makes physicians implement climate change and heat adaptation measures in outpatient practices? A mixed-methods study.

Public health·2025
Same author

First measurements of an imaging heavy ion beam probe at the ASDEX Upgrade tokamak.

The Review of scientific instruments·2024
Same author

Jejunal arteriovenous malformation and multiple acquired extrahepatic portosystemic shunts in a juvenile dog, presenting with melena.

The Journal of small animal practice·2023
Same author

Long-Time Diffusion in Polymer Melts Revealed by <sup>1</sup>H NMR Relaxometry.

ACS macro letters·2022
Same author

High-heat flux ball-pen probe head in ASDEX-Upgrade.

The Review of scientific instruments·2022

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 11, 2026

Applying X-ray Imaging Crystal Spectroscopy for Use as a High Temperature Plasma Diagnostic
06:46

Applying X-ray Imaging Crystal Spectroscopy for Use as a High Temperature Plasma Diagnostic

Published on: August 25, 2016

11.8K

Gaseous electron multiplier-based soft x-ray plasma diagnostics development: Preliminary tests at ASDEX Upgrade.

M Chernyshova1, K Malinowski1, T Czarski1

  • 1Institute of Plasma Physics and Laser Microfusion, Hery 23, 01-497 Warsaw, Poland.

The Review of Scientific Instruments
|December 3, 2016
PubMed
Summary

A Gaseous Electron Multiplier (GEM) detector aids soft X-ray diagnostics for tokamak impurity transport studies, crucial for ITER. Preliminary tests at ASDEX Upgrade show it collects spatially and spectrally resolved data, even with background radiation.

More Related Videos

Elemental-sensitive Detection of the Chemistry in Batteries through Soft X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy and Resonant Inelastic X-ray Scattering
07:55

Elemental-sensitive Detection of the Chemistry in Batteries through Soft X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy and Resonant Inelastic X-ray Scattering

Published on: April 17, 2018

13.3K
Emission Spectroscopic Boundary Layer Investigation during Ablative Material Testing in Plasmatron
09:41

Emission Spectroscopic Boundary Layer Investigation during Ablative Material Testing in Plasmatron

Published on: June 9, 2016

13.0K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 11, 2026

Applying X-ray Imaging Crystal Spectroscopy for Use as a High Temperature Plasma Diagnostic
06:46

Applying X-ray Imaging Crystal Spectroscopy for Use as a High Temperature Plasma Diagnostic

Published on: August 25, 2016

11.8K
Elemental-sensitive Detection of the Chemistry in Batteries through Soft X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy and Resonant Inelastic X-ray Scattering
07:55

Elemental-sensitive Detection of the Chemistry in Batteries through Soft X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy and Resonant Inelastic X-ray Scattering

Published on: April 17, 2018

13.3K
Emission Spectroscopic Boundary Layer Investigation during Ablative Material Testing in Plasmatron
09:41

Emission Spectroscopic Boundary Layer Investigation during Ablative Material Testing in Plasmatron

Published on: June 9, 2016

13.0K

Area of Science:

  • Plasma physics
  • Fusion energy research
  • Detector technology

Background:

  • Tokamak devices require advanced diagnostics for plasma control.
  • Impurity transport studies are vital for future fusion reactors like ITER.
  • Gaseous Electron Multiplier (GEM) detectors offer potential for X-ray detection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Develop a GEM-based detector for soft X-ray diagnostics on tokamaks.
  • Facilitate tungsten impurity transport studies relevant to ITER.
  • Evaluate detector performance in a harsh radiation environment.

Main Methods:

  • Preliminary testing of a GEM detector at ASDEX Upgrade (AUG).
  • Focus on operational aspects in a high-radiation environment.
  • Data collection and comparison with existing AUG diagnostics.
  • Simulations to understand contributions from high-energy photons.

Main Results:

  • Spatially and spectrally resolved soft X-ray data were successfully collected.
  • Data showed reasonable agreement with other AUG diagnostics.
  • Contributions from hard X-rays, gammas, and neutrons to the GEM signal were identified.
  • Simulations aided in understanding the impact of high-energy photons.

Conclusions:

  • The GEM detector is suitable for soft X-ray diagnostics in tokamaks.
  • The detector shows promise for impurity transport studies relevant to ITER.
  • Understanding background radiation contributions is key for operational optimization.