Advanced statistical analysis of LIBS spectra for the sourcing of obsidian samples
This paper proposes an advanced statistical analysis method for results obtained by Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy on obsidian source samples from the Western Mediterranean area.
Imaging the 3D trace metal and metalloid distribution in mature wheat and rye grains via laser ablation-ICP-mass spectrometry and micro-X-ray fluorescence spectrometry
In this work, a serial sectioning approach, based on polishing an epoxy-embedded sample, is used to image trace metals in cereal grains in 3D.
In situ Rb–Sr and K–Ca dating by LA-ICP-MS/MS: an evaluation of N2O and SF6 as reaction gases
Significant improvements to the analytics and calibration of in situ Rb–Sr dating; extending the concept to in situ K–Ca dating.
Microanalysis of arsenic in solid samples by laser ablation-atomic fluorescence spectrometry
A spot mode-LA-AFS method has been developed for localised microanalysis of arsenic in biological tissues.
Impact of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy data normalization on multivariate classification accuracy
Normalization of data is significant and should be chosen according to the sample matrix under investigation.
About this collection
A collection of papers showcasing some of the topical research presented at the biennial European Workshop on Laser Ablation. These conferences bring together international scientists experienced in laser-based microanalytical techniques in an informal setting to examine recent progress in the field, ranging from theoretical approaches to practical applications. New articles will be added to this collection as they are published.
Past conferences include:
EWLA2016, Ljubljana, Slovenia, July 12-15, 2016
EWLA2018, Pau, France, June 26-29, 2018