Elemental analysis of liquid samples by laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS): Challenges and potential experimental strategies

K Keerthi, SD George, SD Kulkarni, S Chidangil… - Optics & Laser …, 2022 - Elsevier
Despite the growing interest of research in the trace element detection in liquids via laser-
induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS), the measurement of the ultra-low concentration of …

Laser ablation plasmas and spectroscopy for nuclear applications

EH Kwapis, J Borrero, KS Latty, HB Andrews… - Applied …, 2024 - opg.optica.org
The development of measurement methodologies to detect and monitor nuclear-relevant
materials remains a consistent and significant interest across the nuclear energy …

Recent advances in laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy for explosive analysis

J Ding, T Zhang, H Li - TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
Explosives analysis has a significant practical application in the areas of national public
security, anti-terrorism, stability maintenance, criminal investigation, national defense and …

Optical spectroscopy and modeling of uranium gas-phase oxidation: Progress and perspectives

EJ Kautz, EN Weerakkody, MS Finko, D Curreli… - … Acta Part B: Atomic …, 2021 - Elsevier
Studies related to U gas-phase oxidation through plasma-and thermo-chemistry are
important for many fields, including environmental monitoring, forensic analysis, debris …

Analysis of gadolinium oxide using microwave-enhanced fiber-coupled micro-laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy

Y Ikeda, JK Soriano, H Ohba, I Wakaida - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
We report on the analysis of pure gadolinium oxide (Gd2O3) and its detection when mixed in
surrogate nuclear debris using microwave-enhanced fiber-coupled micro-laser-induced …

Stability and accuracy improvement of element analysis in steel alloys using polarization-resolved laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy

S Zhao, Y Zhao, Z Hou, Z Wang - Spectrochimica Acta Part B: Atomic …, 2023 - Elsevier
The existence of the background signal is one of the factors leading to the uncertainty of
spectral intensity, which dramatically affects the stability, repeatability, and quantitative …

Laser Ablation Saturated Absorption Spectroscopy (LA-SAS) for In Situ Detection of Neodymium Isotopes

SU Choi, Y Jo, JI Yun - Analytical Chemistry, 2024 - ACS Publications
This study introduces a novel optical system integrating laser ablation with saturated
absorption spectroscopy (LA-SAS) for the detection of neodymium isotopes, crucial for the …

[HTML][HTML] Nuclear security measures: A review of selected emerging technologies and strategies

N Shubayr - Journal of Radiation Research and Applied Sciences, 2024 - Elsevier
This review article delves into the ever-evolving landscape of nuclear security, presenting an
overview of emerging technologies and strategies that have the potential to enhance the …

Experimental and computational investigation into the hydrodynamics and chemical dynamics of laser ablation aluminum plasmas

EH Kwapis, JW Posey, E Medici, K Berg… - Physical Chemistry …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Laser ablation plasma chemistry is governed by a complex interplay between hydrodynamic
plasma-gas mixing processes, thermodynamics, and rapid high-temperature chemical …

Enhancing analytical merits of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy of hydrogen isotopes using an orthogonal double-pulsing scheme

EJ Kautz, MP Polek, ECE Rönnebro… - Spectrochimica Acta Part B …, 2024 - Elsevier
Accurate detection and quantification of hydrogen isotopes in solid materials are vital for
diverse applications, including fusion energy, hydrogen storage, and tritium production …