Provider of advanced laser-based production systems for the microtechnology industry, Electro Scientific Industries proclaimed that its NWR-193, a sophisticated laser ablation platform, has been chosen by Johannes Gutenberg University (JGU) Mainz, a renowned research organization in Germany, for solid sampling elemental analysis.
JGU will utilize the NWR-193 in combination with laser ablation inductively-coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) for innovative research activities, including trace element investigations of zircon dating, paleoclimatology and volcanic olivines.
The NWR-193 is an excimer-based, short-pulse-width (<5ns), sophisticated laser ablation system. The system has numerous sample accessories and chambers to tackle all application requirements. It features a complete set of analytical tools such as a sample mapping, auto sampling, benchmark viewing imaging and optics, touch screen navigational interface, bulk and in-situ analysis.
The Earth System Science Research Center (Geocycles) of JGU will use the NWR-193 to conduct research studies in anthropocene, paleoclimate, gemology and petrology.
According to Stephen Foley, who is employed as professor at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, the NWR-193 system is vital for JGU to sustain its control in micro-analytical infrastructure and for the two Max-Planck institutes on the campus.
The Product Manger of New Wave Research division at Electro Scientific Industries, Ciaran O’Connor stated that the company is happy to collaborate with the university as it starts innovative research studies on an extensive range of laser ablation applications.
Source: http://www.esi.com