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Microscopy Today Presents - Laser Ablation Laser Ionization (LALI) with Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (TOF-MS)
- Price: FREE
Register Today!
- Part A - Technical Presentation (20 November 2:00 ET)
- Part B - Product Demonstration (21 November 2:00 ET)
Be sure to register for both days and/or the technical presentation (Part A) or demonstration (Part B)!
Join Microscopy Today Presents and its spotlight on Exum Instruments for an enlightening two-part webinar on Laser Ablation Laser Ionization (LALI) with Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (TOF-MS).
Are you eager to enhance your microscopy lab tools and save valuable time? Then, discover how Exum's technology, Laser Ablation Laser Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (LALI-TOF-MS) can bring new efficiencies to your work and complement your existing microscopy tools.
The two-parts of the webinar, while linked, may be viewed independently of each other, and are crafted for professionals of all skill levels.
Need more information? Watch this introductory overview: Exum Massbox Capabilities Overview
What You'll Learn
Laser Ablation Laser Ionization (LALI) with Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (TOF-MS)
This two-part webinar offers an in-depth look at Exum's Massbox, the first instrument to deliver Laser Ablation Laser Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (LALI-TOF-MS).
Among the suite of instruments used for microscopy and microanalysis, there are a few common challenges, including: 1) accurately measuring low-mass elements, 2) depth profiling beyond one micron, and 3) reliably detecting elements below parts-per-million (ppm) levels. Addressing the limitations of traditional techniques, a new technology combines Laser Ablation Laser Ionization (LALI) with Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (TOF-MS). In this webinar, you will learn about LALI-TOF-MS and explore case studies demonstrating how it complements existing microscopy tools.
Part A: Technical Presentation
The first session involves a live presentation to guide you through:
- The fundamentals of LALI-TOF-MS
- How LALI-TOF-MS fills existing gaps in materials characterization by providing trace-level
detection from lithium to uranium, quantitative elemental mapping, and depth profiling
- An understanding of the technology’s use cases
- A live Q&A session to address questions about your specific materials
Part B: Demonstration
The second session includes a demo of the Massbox, the first instrument to deliver LALI-TOF-MS. In this session, we will cover:
- A brief overview of LALI-TOF-MS
- The step-by-step process of loading solid samples, setting up analyses, and gathering impactful results
- Powerful examples of the Massbox’s ability to perform:
o Rapid screening
o Quantitative analysis
o Elemental mapping
o Depth profiling
- A live Q&A session to address questions about your specific materials
About the Speaker
Fergus Keenan is the Western Region Sales Manager at Exum Instruments, bringing a wealth of experience in Atomic Spectroscopy to his role. An Analytical Chemist by training, he started his career as a Laser Ablation ICP-MS Applications Scientist, where he gained valuable insights into the technology’s applications in materials research, geochemistry, and life sciences.
Start Date & Time
Wed, Nov 20, 2024,
End Date & Time
Wed, Nov 20, 2024,
Location
Zoom Webinar