Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy is evaluated as a means of detecting the fire suppressants CF_(3)Br, C_(3)F_(7)H, and CF_(4) and the refrigerant C_(2)F_(4)H_(2). The feasibility of employing laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy for time- and space-resolved measurement of these agents during use, storage, and recharge is discussed. Data are presented that demonstrate the conditions necessary for optimal detection of these chemicals.
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