The benefits of LIBS

The benefits of the LIBS analysis technique:

LIBS is capable of performing an analysis of most elements in the periodic table, including those with low atomic weights.

It is possible to analyze gases, solids or liquids. No sample preparation is required.

Environmentally friendly analysis it uses clean technology and is relatively simple to use compared with other techniques based on mass spectroscopy or using electron or ion beams.

Remote and in situ analysis: There is no need to bring the sample to the laboratory. You can bring the laboratory to the sample and analyze samples that are far away or in a hazardous or inaccessible environment.

The LIBS technique step by step:

Focusing a laser on the sample

Creation of a micro-crater and a micro-plasma

The plasma is cooling down

Chemical elements emit photons

Photon collection and spectral analysis

Identification of chemical elements by their spectral footprint