title: Resonance fluorescence spectroscopy in laser-induced cavitation bubbles.
abstract: Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) in liquids using a double-pulse Q-switched Nd:YAG laser system has provided reliable results that give trace detection limits in water. Resonant laser excitation has been added to enhance detection sensitivity. A primary laser pulse (at 532 nm), transmitted via an optical fiber, induces a cavitation bubble and shockwave at a target immersed in a 10 mg l(-1)-100 mg l(-1) indium (In) water suspension. The low-pressure rear of the shockwave induces bubble expansion and a resulting reduction in cavity pressure as it extends away from the target. Shortly before the maximum diameter is expected, a secondary laser pulse (also at 532 nm) is fed into the bubble in order to reduce quenching processes. The plasma field generated is then resonantly excited by a fiber-guided dye laser beam to increase detection selectivity. The resulting resonance fluorescence emission is optically detected and processed by an intensified optical multichannel analyzer system.
authors.affiliation: Photonics, Faculty of Technology, University of Applied Sciences Fachhochschule Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven, Constantiaplatz 4, 26723, Emden, Germany. Sandra.Koch@fho-emden.de
authors.forename: Sandra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Koch
authors.forename: Walter
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Garen
authors.forename: Walter
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Neu
authors.forename: Rainer
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Reuter