Issue 1, 1991

Comparison of microwave-induced plasma sources

Abstract

Four microwave cavities/structures for spectrochemical analysis have been fabricated and tested: an enhanced Beenakker cavity, two modified surfatron-like structures and a strip line source. Each of these devices incorporated tuning improvements to enhance the microwave coupling efficiency. Preliminary tests indicated that stable discharges could be obtained in all four devices with a low power microwave generator. The operating stability range of power (0–120 W) and gas flow-rates (0–2.1 l min–1) and spectral emission properties for each device are compared with those of the conventional Beenakker cavity.

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J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 1991,6, 57-71

Comparison of microwave-induced plasma sources

K. A. Forbes, E. E. Reszke, P. C. Uden and R. M. Barnes, J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 1991, 6, 57 DOI: 10.1039/JA9910600057

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