Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS)

Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) is an analytical technique that uses a focused laser beam to analyze the composition of materials. When the laser hits a sample, it creates a small, high-temperature plasma that causes the material’s atoms and ions to emit light. By studying this light’s spectrum, scientists can identify and quantify the elements present in the sample quickly and with minimal preparation. LIBS is used across various fields, including environmental monitoring, industrial testing, and planetary exploration, because it provides rapid, in-situ elemental analysis without needing extensive sample processing.