One of these technologies is Laser-Induced
Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS). LIBS is a form of atomic emission
spectroscopy in which a pulsed laser is used as the excitation source. The LIBS system has been engineered to provide near instantaneous
detection and quantification of a wide spectrum of elements in remote
environments requiring no preparation of the sample beforehand. LIBS has seen many successful applications to date in nuclear and
industrial applications.o:p>
