Sample Heated by CO2 Laser Under Ultra-High Vacuum

Sample Being Heated by CO₂ Laser Under Ultra-High Vacuum

Groundmass basalt sample is being heated by a CO₂ laser, glowing red-orange while releasing Argon gas to be measured for ⁴⁰Ar/³⁹Ar Geochronology.

Posted by Anthony Koppers on Oct 30, 2012