Applications of laser ablation-based spectroscopy

Unlike the traditional laser-based sensor technologies, laser ablation technologies are independent of the properties of the material analyzed. The sample under analysis does not need to be conductive, fluorescent or Raman active. They also provide high-sensitivity. Laser ablation technologies work on any material, which can be in solid, liquid or gas phase. Because any material can be ablated, the applications are endless.

Some of the emerging high-impact applications are listed below. For more information on specific applications please see our publications list.

• Li-ion batteries and solar PV
• Nuclear Materials & Forensics
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Plants & Soil
• Petrochemicals
• Biology
• Medicine
• Geology
• Space exploration