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Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy spectra of bacteria, with nanosecond and femtosecond ablation, are compared. High sensitivity for mineral trace detections, larger intensity from molecular bands and precise kinetic study are among benefits using short pulses.
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Guyon, L. et al. (2007). Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy analysis of Bacteria: What Femtosecond Lasers Make Possible. In: Corkum, P., Jonas, D.M., Miller, R.J.D., Weiner, A.M. (eds) Ultrafast Phenomena XV. Springer Series in Chemical Physics, vol 88. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-68781-8_62
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