Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) and the related technique of Laser-Ablation Molecular Isotopic Spectroscopy (LAMIS) have seen significant progress in technological maturity and applicability to forensics.  These techniques offer advantages including the potential for rapid chemical analysis with minimal or no sample preparation, the ability to identify several elements with a single measurement, and recently isotopic determination has become more reliable.  Yet, critiques of the technique remain and must be addressed before widespread use is adopted.  Recent progress in the development of LIBS and LAMIS for nuclear forensics applications and remaining challenges will be discussed. <br/>

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy for nuclear forensics: Current trends, advancements, and challenges

2019 Fall National Meeting

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