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Introduction to Probe Beam Deflection Techniques

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The importance of probe beam deflection (PBD) techniques in the electrochemical field of study is evaluated. A review of the historical development of PBD techniques, and of the closely related photothermal deflection spectroscopy, is then performed.

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    The technique has also been known as “mirage effect” or, less commonly, “optical beam deflection.” While the name “mirage effect” predates the other names, given the physical phenomena it describes, it seems more appropriate to leave such name for thermal (PDS) and not for techniques measuring concentration gradients.

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Acknowledgments

The author wishes to thank Otto Haas and Ruediger Koetz for introducing him to the probe beam deflection techniques at Paul Scherrer Institut (Switzerland). The excellent working environment and freedom enjoyed there allow developing the understanding of the technique. The author also thanks all the students and fellow researchers who perform the work described here.

Cesar Barbero is a permanent fellow of CONICET. The financial support of FONCYT, CONICET, MinCyT-Cordoba, and SECY-UNRC during the writing of this book is gratefully acknowledged.

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    Cesar A. Barbero

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Láng, G.G., Barbero, C.A. (2012). Introduction to Probe Beam Deflection Techniques. In: Laser Techniques for the Study of Electrode Processes. Monographs in Electrochemistry. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-27651-4_9

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