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Nature Photonics 2, 537 - 540 (2008)
doi:10.1038/nphoton.2008.173

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy: Sparking new applications

Bob Kearton1 & Yvette Mattley1


Previously regarded as a laboratory method for the characterization of metal alloys, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy is now showing great potential for field-based environmental monitoring and biohazard analysis.

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  1. Ocean Optics, 830 Douglas Avenue, Dunedin, Florida 34698, USA

Correspondence to: Bob Kearton1 e-mail: bob.kearton@oceanoptics.com




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