This paper presents a critical review of analytical radio frequency glow discharge
spectrometry (rf-GDS). The historical foundations of rf-GDS are described, and current …

Glow discharges are kind of plasmas which are used in many fields of application, including
analytical spectrometry. This review addresses both the fundamental aspects and analytical …

This book aims to provide scientists with information about a series of techniques that can be
used with a view to facilitating the transformation of the sample to an appropriate state for …

This book was triggered by the success story of sector field mass spectrometry in elemental
and isotopic analysis from the early days when the first mass spectrum of Ne was presented …

Glow discharge mass spectrometry (GDMS) is a mature, versatile technique for the direct
determination of trace elements in a variety of materials. The technique is an extension of …

Glow discharge (GD) spectrometry as applied to characterize nuclear samples as well as for
the determination of radionuclides in environmental samples is reviewed. The use of …

Direct solid analysis of bulk and thin coated glasses by pulsed radiofrequency (rf) glow
discharge time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GD-TOFMS) is investigated. Modulated low …

The application of a high-voltage pulse (eg,, the rf voltage) to an insulating sur-face can be
considered analogous to the charging of a capacitor. When a high negative voltage (-7J is …

Advances in instrumentation and the parallel development of proper analytical
methodologies have fuelled an extraordinary growth of analytical applications with glow …

Various types of glow discharge mass spectrometric systems as well as their applications
are considered. Special attention is paid to radiofrequency and pulsed glow discharges …