Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy in Biological, Forensic and Materials Sciences

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is a versatile tool with great potential in biological, forensic, and materials sciences, offering minimal destructiveness, remote sensing capabilities, potential portability, high information content, trace analytical sensitivity, and high throughput. This book provides an introduction to its analytical capabilities and methodology and an overview of recent applications in these fields.

Format: Hardback
Length: 313 pages
Publication date: 14 December 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the latest advancements in laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS), highlighting its significant applications in biological, forensic, and materials sciences. LIBS, once primarily utilized by physicists, chemists, and industry, has emerged as a highly valuable tool with immense potential in these diverse fields. LIBS boasts a unique set of features, including non-destructive analysis, remote sensing capabilities, portability, high information content, trace analytical sensitivity, and high throughput. Divided into two main parts, this book offers an introduction to analytical capabilities and methodologies, as well as an overview of recent applications in the aforementioned areas. The application-oriented, multidisciplinary approach of this work is reflected in the diverse expertise of the expert contributors.

With its extensive coverage, this book appeals to students, researchers, and professionals seeking to employ LIBS for analytical, diagnostic, and material characterization tasks. Its multidisciplinary nature makes it a valuable resource for those seeking to explore the vast possibilities of LIBS in various scientific and industrial applications.

Weight: 653g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031145018
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022