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Comparison of element detection limits in femtosecond laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy

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A comparison technique is proposed for detection limits of elements using the rate constants of excitation from the ground state. It is shown that the limits of detection (LOD) will be in the relation: LOD(Na) < LOD(Ca) < LOD(Mg).

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Original Russian Text © A.A. Ilyin, O.A. Bukin, E.B. Sokolova, S.S. Golik, 2012, published in Optica Atmosfery i Okeana.

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Ilyin, A.A., Bukin, O.A., Sokolova, E.B. et al. Comparison of element detection limits in femtosecond laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy. Atmos Ocean Opt 25, 395–397 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1134/S1024856012060048

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