Resonant Laser Ablation: Semiquantitative Aspects and Threshold Effects

In this paper we present a survey of RLA (Resonant Laser Ablation) attributes and applications. We describe the use of RLA for the analysis of trace components in a variety of samples, including copper, rhenium and nickel. Semiquantitative analysis (error estimates on concentration are≃a factor of 5) is demonstrated with good selectivity and excellent sensivity. The use of RLA for spectroscopy of small or very dilute samples is also noted