SUBJECT

Title

Plasma Spectroscopy

Type of instruction

lecture

Level

Master

Part of degree program
Credits

2

Recommended in

Semesters 1-4

Typically offered in

Autumn/Spring semester

Course description

General characterization of AC and DC arc, spark and glow discharges, as well as “high frequency” plasmas working in the MHz-GHz range (inductively coupled and microwave induced plasma). Sample introduction into the plasma sources. Comparison of analytical capabilities (detection limits, reproducibility, dynamic range, sensitivity etc.) of different plasma sources and demonstration of their applicability in different fields of analytical chemistry.

Readings

Suggested: 

  • Glow Discharge Plasmas in Analytical Spectroscopy, Edited by R.K.Marcus and J.A.C. Broekaert, Wiley, 2003

  • Inductively Coupled Plasmas in Analytical Atomic Spectrometry, Edited by A. Montaser and D.W. Golightly, 1987