title: Laser microprobe mass analysis: a review of applications in the life sciences.
abstract: The characteristics and analytical utility of laser microprobe mass analysis (LAMMA) are described and evaluated, and a short history of this recent microanalytical technique is presented. A review of the areas of application of LAMMA and related laser microprobes is presented with special emphasis on applications in the life sciences.
authors.forename: A H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Verbueken
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Bruynseels
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Van Grieken
mesh_terms: D000336:Aerosols; D001194:Asbestos / Q000032:analysis; D004785:Environmental Pollutants / Q000032:analysis; D007834:Lasers; D013058:Mass Spectrometry; D008832:Microchemistry; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D010944:Plants / Q000032:analysis
chemical_list: D000336:Aerosols; D004785:Environmental Pollutants; D001194:Asbestos