Title
Laser Spectroscopy For Sensing: Fundamentals, Techniques And Applications
Abstract
Laser spectroscopy is a valuable tool for sensing and chemical analysis. Developments in lasers, detectors and mathematical analytical tools have led to improvements in the sensitivity and selectivity of spectroscopic techniques and extended their fields of application. Laser Spectroscopy for Sensing examines these advances and how laser spectroscopy can be used in a diverse range of industrial, medical, and environmental applications. Part one reviews basic concepts of atomic and molecular processes and presents the fundamentals of laser technology for controlling the spectral and temporal aspects of laser excitation. In addition, it explains the selectivity, sensitivity, and stability of the measurements, the construction of databases, and the automation of data analysis by machine learning. Part two explores laser spectroscopy techniques, including cavity-based absorption spectroscopy and the use of photo-acoustic spectroscopy to acquire absorption spectra of gases and condensed media. These chapters discuss imaging methods using laser-induced fluorescence and phosphorescence spectroscopies before focusing on light detection and ranging, photothermal spectroscopy and terahertz spectroscopy. Part three covers a variety of applications of these techniques, particularly the detection of chemical, biological, and explosive threats, as well as their use in medicine and forensic science. Finally, the book examines spectroscopic analysis of industrial materials and their applications in nuclear research and industry. The text provides readers with a broad overview of the techniques and applications of laser spectroscopy for sensing. It is of great interest to laser scientists and engineers, as well as professionals using lasers for medical applications, environmental applications, military applications, and material processing. © 2014 Woodhead Publishing Limited All rights reserved.
Publication Date
1-1-2014
Publication Title
Laser Spectroscopy for Sensing: Fundamentals, Techniques and Applications
Number of Pages
1-565
Document Type
Article; Book Chapter
Personal Identifier
scopus
DOI Link
https://doi.org/10.1533/9780857098733
Copyright Status
Unknown
Socpus ID
84903415261 (Scopus)
Source API URL
https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84903415261
STARS Citation
Baudelet, Matthieu, "Laser Spectroscopy For Sensing: Fundamentals, Techniques And Applications" (2014). Scopus Export 2010-2014. 9055.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/scopus2010/9055