Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy is an atomic optical-emission technique that can provide elemental analysis of an untreated sample at a distance, in solid, liquid or gaseous state. This Primer discusses the process and optimization of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy, the complexities of spectral analysis and the range of possible applications.
- Vincenzo Palleschi
- Stefano Legnaioli
- Sabrina Messaoud Aberkane
