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Years Active: 2018-2019
Title: Innovations of Francois Doucet in Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
Introduction
Francois Doucet is a notable inventor based in Laval, Canada. He has made significant contributions to the field of laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS). With a total of 2 patents, his work focuses on advancing analytical techniques for material analysis.
Latest Patents
Francois Doucet's latest patents include a "Compact apparatus for laser induced breakdown spectroscopy and method therefor." This invention provides a method and compact apparatus for laser induced breakdown atomic emission spectroscopy from a targeted sample. The apparatus features a laser generating a laser beam directed to the sample, along with optical means for manipulating the laser beam to maximize laser fluency at the target surface. The laser beam generates ablation and plasma emission from the sample at the target surface, and an emission spectrometer detects the plasma plume from the plasma emission.
Another significant patent is the "Method and apparatus for fast quantitative analysis of a material by laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS)." This invention discloses an apparatus and method for use with LIBS systems that can be applied to real-time analysis of various materials. It provides a layer-by-layer method to remove undesired coating layers of a material, utilizing a pulsed laser coupled with high-speed scanning optics. The process involves scanning a pulsed laser beam over the surface to ablate the coating layer, followed by polishing the surface and performing spectrometric analysis of the plasma plume created by the laser.
Career Highlights
Francois Doucet is affiliated with the National Research Council of Canada, where he continues to innovate and contribute to the field of spectroscopy. His work has been instrumental in enhancing the capabilities of LIBS technology.
Collaborations
Francois has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Mohamad Sabsabi and Lutfu-Celebi Ozcan, further enriching his research and development efforts.
Conclusion
Francois Doucet's contributions to laser induced breakdown spectroscopy exemplify the innovative spirit of modern science. His patents reflect a commitment to advancing analytical techniques that benefit various fields of research and industry.