Schematic Illustration of Technique (IMAGE)

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Schematic Illustration of Technique

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This is a schematic illustration of the technique used to detect contaminants. A laser beam is directed perpendicularly into the flow of water. Fluorescent light from contaminants in the water is carried away to be detected and analyzed.

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Gianluca Persichetti, IREA &#8211 CNR

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