Method and apparatus for elemental and isotope measurements and diagnostics-microwave induced plasma-cavity ring-down spectroscopy
US7054008B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N21/73
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided is a novel system for conducting elemental measurements using cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS). The present invention provides sensitivity thousands of times improved over conventional devices and does so with the advantages of low power, low plasma flow rate, and the ability being sustained with various gases.
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