LIF, LEI, RIMS ETC - NEW PROMISING TECHNIQUES IN ELEMENTAL MICROANALYSIS AND TRACE ANALYSIS

The application of laser spectroscopy in spectrochemistry requires excitation and detection schemes different from the estabolished optical spectrochemical methods. The most promising techniques developed in laser spectrochemistry are described and the analytical figures of merits are discussed. The very low absolute detection limits of the laser methods are required if trace elements have to be measured in microsamples. © 1990 Springer-Verlag.