Scientific Sessions

FUNDAMENTALS

Session 1 – Laser–Matter Interaction

Fundamental processes governing laser–matter interaction across different materials and regimes.

Session 2 – Particle Formation, Transport Phenomena, Standardisation and Data Processing

Aerosol generation, transport and fractionation effects, calibration strategies, reference materials, and data reduction approaches.

Session 3 – Frontiers in Isotopic and Elemental Analysis

Advances in sensitivity, precision and accuracy for elemental and isotopic determinations.

Session 4 – Latest Improvements in Elemental and Isotopic Mapping

High-resolution 2D/3D imaging, fast acquisition strategies, and quantitative mapping approaches.

Session 5 – Laser Ablation and Friends: Tandem Analysis and Frontiers in Material Characterisation

Hyphenated and complementary techniques, multimodal analysis, and emerging approaches in material characterisation.

APPLICATIONS

Session 6 – Applications to Earth & Planetary Sciences

Geochemistry, cosmochemistry, petrology, mineralogy, and planetary materials.

Session 7 – Applications to Life Sciences

Biomedical, biological, and clinical applications, including bioimaging and metallomics.

Session 8 – Applications to Material & Environmental Sciences

Advanced materials, cultural heritage, environmental studies, and industrial applications.