Abstract

Actual state of affairs, main advantages and problems of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) in analysis of industrial materials and environmental samples are discussed. Methods for LIBS sensitivity enhancement such as double-pulse ablation, a combination of LIBS with laser-induced fluorescence, the use of additional sources of excitation (spark) and confinement of plasma by magnetic field or shock wave are compared with respect to figures-of-merit. A set of LIBS approach to qualitative fast classification of materials, especially based on the correlation between parameters of laser plasma and sample properties, are discussed in details. Progress in environmental analysis of soils, sands etc. with the use of LIBS is demonstrated. Detection limits of the most elements in soils and aluminum alloys obtained until now are critically considered.

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