LIBS- Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
The LIBS2500plus Laser-induced Breakdown Spectrometer Measurement Systems are detection systems that permit real-time qualitative measurements of elements in solids, solutions and gases. These broadband, high-resolution systems provide spectral analysis across a wide 200-980 nm range (depending on the system) at a resolution of ~0.1 nm (FWHM).

Specification
Spectrometer range | 200-980 nm |
Resolution | 0.1 nm (FWHM) |
Detection | CCDs with a combined 14,336 pixels |
Frame rate | 500 Hz capability, computer-controlled |
Integration time | 1 ms; variable in free-run mode |
Trigger delay | -121 µs to +135 µs in 500 ns steps, user-configured |
Trigger jitter | ~20 ns |
Trigger level | TTL not to exceed 5.5 V |
Computer connection | USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 |
Operating systems | Windows 98/Me/2000XP on desktop or notebook PCs |
Software | OOILIBS and OOICOR |
Power requirement | 5 volts @ <1 amp, power supply included |
Input optical fiber | sampling probe containing 7 fibers, 2 meters long (other lengths available) with 74-UV collimating lens and a sampling lens |
Dimensions | 334 mm x 150 mm x 140 mm (spectrometer system only) |
Weight/Mass | 6.36 kg (14 lb) |
Applications of LIBS2500 PLUS
The LIBS technique is useful for a variety of applications:
- Environmental monitoring (soil contamination, particulates)
- Materials analysis (metals, plastics)
- Forensics and biomedical studies (teeth, bones)
- Military and safety needs (explosive particles, chemical and biological warfare agents
- Art restoration/conservation (pigments, precious/ancient metals)