Previously, researchers at DIAL also obtained the first cavity ringdown spectra of a non-chlorinated dioxin. Vasudev, PI Isotopically selective monitors for transuranic elements. The results obtained in September will be used to attempt to understand reductions in detection sensitivity sometimes observed when using ICPs in a cavity ringdown system. A much lower noise CRDS method may be possible using diode laser techniques, thus improving achievable detection limits. Monts, PI Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy.
Efforts here continue to focus on the calibration of LIBS data for solid samples.
Six known composition glass samples were prepared for testing LIBS calibration. Calibration data will be collected at different sample temperatures to investigate temperature effects on the accuracy of the LIBS measurements. This work is aimed at developing an on-line monitor for glass processing operations. Singh, PI Thrust Area 2 Environmental Control Device Testing Performance enhancement of the ionizing wet scrubber. ArunKumar, PI Testing of a ceramic regenerative heat storage device for dioxin control and heat recovery.