Abstract

In connection with the determination of trace heavy metals in animal and plant tissue by optical emission spectroscopy, the need arose for a device that could maintain controlled atmospheres at the analytical gap at steady state conditions during high current dc arc excitation periods in which relatively large amounts of matrix constituents were vaporized. Operational needs required precise and continuous adjustment of electrode position, minimal contamination risk, and suitability for routine use.

Simple Device to Control the Atmosphere for Arc Spectroscopy

J. W. Mellichamp
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Active optics for dynamical correction of fluctuations of atmospheric refraction on a differential optical absorption spectroscopy device

Rodrigo A. Fuentes-Inzunza, Javier Gutiérrez, and Carlos Saavedra
Appl. Opt. 51(30) 7221-7228 (2012)

Infrared emission spectroscopy of glow discharge formed in low pressure atmospheric gases

H. Sakai, P. Hansen, M. Esplin, R. Johansson, M. Peltola, and J. Strong
Appl. Opt. 21(2) 228-235 (1982)

Derivation of the effect of atmospheric and aerosol emissions on IR imaging device performance

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Appl. Opt. 20(22) 3958-3960 (1981)

Differential optical absorption spectroscopy system used for atmospheric mercury monitoring

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Appl. Opt. 25(3) 403-409 (1986)