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Features and operation of hollow cathode lamps and deuterium lamps

Agilent Technologies
24 Jan 2022

This application note discusses the parameters which influence the operation of hollow cathode and deuterium lamps. Examples are given of how parameters can be selected in order to improve the quality of analytical results. Aspects of deuterium lamp operation for background correction are also covered.

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