Author : Bret C. Windom
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
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Book Synopsis Implementation of Aerodynamic Focusing and Dual-pulse Configuration to Improve Laser-induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Aerosol Particle Sampling Rates and Analyte Response by : Bret C. Windom
Download or read book Implementation of Aerodynamic Focusing and Dual-pulse Configuration to Improve Laser-induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Aerosol Particle Sampling Rates and Analyte Response written by Bret C. Windom and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In consideration of the spectroscopic and transmission data, the plasma-analyte interactions realized with a dual-pulse methodology are explained in terms of the interaction with the initially expanding plasma, which differs between gaseous and particulate phase analytes. A particle-focusing lens is a way to reduce the cross-section of the flow and eject a narrow streamline of particles. This study focused on the notion that if a streamline of particles could be injected directly into the center of a laser-induced plasma by a particle lens, higher aerosol sampling rates and better analyte response could be achieved. Following all experiments and analysis, it was determined that a particle lens with exit cross-section diameter of 0.0295" showed a decrease in particle hit rates and an unchanged analyte response when compared to that of a 1/4" diameter standard thin walled tube. The average hit rates decreased about 75% with the particle lens and resulting analyte response of all individual hits for the two injection methods were nearly the same. The lower particle hit rate with the focusing lens was partially attributed to a reduction in particle transmission (as measured with a particle counter), while other effects such as changes in the effective plasma sampling volume were also considered.