Chinese Journal of Lasers, Volume. 52, Issue 6, 0611002(2025)

Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Metals via Remote Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

Xiyuan Cao1,2, Yifan Luo1,2, Yangyang Zhao1,2, Jiaxu Zhang1,2, and Nan Li1,2、*
Author Affiliations
  • 1State Key Laboratory of Dynamic Measurement Technology, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, Shanxi , China
  • 2School of Instrument and Electronics, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, Shanxi , China
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    Figures & Tables(13)
    Schematic diagram of coaxial optical path structure design
    Simulation results of focusing effect of lens group. (a) Light path simulation diagram; (b) focusing spot diagram
    Schematic diagram of LIBS remote detection system
    Typical LIBS lines of copper-nickel-magnesium-aluminum alloy target
    Spectra of various elements under different detection distances and detection delays. (a) 0 ns; (b) 500 ns; (c) 1000 ns; (d) 2000 ns
    Characteristic spectra of each element under different detection delays when detection distance is 5.0 m
    Characteristic spectral intensity of each element versus detection delay. (a) Ni I 352.45 nm; (b) Al I 396.15 nm;
    Characteristic spectral intensity versus laser energy under different detection distances. (a) Ni I 352.45 nm; (b) Al I 396.15 nm; (c) Mg I 518.36 nm; (d) Cu I 521.82 nm
    Detection results of Ni I 352.45 nm, Al I 396.15 nm, Mg I 518.36 nm, and Cu I 521.82 nm at different distances. (a) Spectral lines; (b) spectral intensity versus detection distance
    Calibration curves of Al under different detection distances. (a) 0.5 m; (b) 1.0 m; (c) 2.0 m; (d) 3.0 m; (e) 4.0 m; (f) 5.0 m
    • Table 1. Relationship among lens spacing, focusing distance, and focusing spot size

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      Table 1. Relationship among lens spacing, focusing distance, and focusing spot size

      Focusing

      distance /mm

      Lens

      spacing /mm

      Focusing spot

      radius /μm

      500147.18991.123
      1000112.995129.484
      1500103.797174.782
      200099.523221.284
      250097.054268.214
      300095.446315.342
      350094.315362.575
      400093.477409.878
      450092.831457.223
      500092.317504.593
    • Table 2. Ni I, Al I, Mg I, and Cu I spectral line parameters for spectral analysis

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      Table 2. Ni I, Al I, Mg I, and Cu I spectral line parameters for spectral analysis

      Element

      Wavelength /

      nm

      Aki /s-1Ei /cm-1Ek /cm-1
      Ni I352.451.0×108204.78728569.203
      Al I396.159.85×107112.06125347.756
      Mg I518.365.61×10721911.17841197.403
      Cu I521.827.5×10730783.69749942.051
    • Table 3. Comparison of analysis results between standard curve method and multivariate linear fitting method

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      Table 3. Comparison of analysis results between standard curve method and multivariate linear fitting method

      Detection distance /mStandard curve methodMultivariate linear fitting method
      ARE /%RMSERegression equationARE /%RMSE
      0.55.170.530.30285-0.000345479x1+0.000802795x21.780.17
      1.06.080.580.06583+0.000937631x1-0.000847347x22.280.21
      2.06.420.611.20009-0.01632x1+0.02653x22.950.30
      3.06.870.64-0.10877-0.00146x1+0.004466x23.250.38
      4.07.180.67-0.22457-0.00212x1+0.00821x23.410.32
      5.07.410.69-0.50958-0.01475x1+0.02871x23.740.39
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    Xiyuan Cao, Yifan Luo, Yangyang Zhao, Jiaxu Zhang, Nan Li. Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Metals via Remote Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy[J]. Chinese Journal of Lasers, 2025, 52(6): 0611002

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    Paper Information

    Category: spectroscopy

    Received: Aug. 8, 2024

    Accepted: Oct. 22, 2024

    Published Online: Mar. 18, 2025

    The Author Email: Nan Li (linan@nuc.edu.cn)

    DOI:10.3788/CJL241126

    CSTR:32183.14.CJL241126

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