Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy (JMPEE)
TITLE	Improved Probe Coupling to a Microwave Induced Plasma [PDF]
AUTHORS	B. Burns and C. Boss 1991 26 1 52-59
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Abstract Correlation of an analytical signal to a particular analyte is critically tied to impedance matching in the microwave induced plasma (MIP). The following research uses improved matching techniques to extend the optimum power and flow rate ranges of the MIP and increase the maximum analytical signal by 250%. Key Words: Microwave-induced plasma (MIP), Atomic spectroscopy, Capacitive coupling, Elemental analysis, Atmospheric pressure plasma.