Uses of LIBS technology in biological media

Akshaya Kumar; Prakash C. Sharma

doi:10.1117/12.694345

17 October 2006 Uses of LIBS technology in biological media

Akshaya Kumar, Prakash C. Sharma

Proceedings Volume 6377, Advanced Environmental, Chemical, and Biological Sensing Technologies IV; 637701 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.694345
Event: Optics East 2006, 2006, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Abstract

Laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) has been used to distinguish normal and malignant tumor cells from histological sections. LIBS measures concentrations of trace elements directly in real-time. It has been observed that the concentration of trace elements in normal and the tumor cells vary significantly. This technique can be incorporated with laser scalpel to monitor the cancer affected area during the surgery. LIBS spectrum of hair and nail has also been recorded. This technique has potential to be an automated, real-time diagnostic procedure for cancer that would greatly facilitate their diagnosis and classification.

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Akshaya Kumar and Prakash C. Sharma "Uses of LIBS technology in biological media", Proc. SPIE 6377, Advanced Environmental, Chemical, and Biological Sensing Technologies IV, 637701 (17 October 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.694345

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