title: Trace metal analysis by laser-enhanced ionization in flames.
abstract: We review atomic flame spectrometry of metals based on the selective laser-enhancement of the rate of atomic ionization. A discussion of basic principles, prior literature, and instrumentation is followed by an overview of analytical figures of merit for the technique, and a look at its present status and areas for future development.
mesh_terms: D007834:Lasers; D013057:Spectrum Analysis / Q000295:instrumentation; D014131:Trace Elements / Q000032:analysis*
chemical_list: D014131:Trace Elements