Laboratory of High-Resolution Spectroscopy and Light Source Technology

Head of laboratory – Dr. Atis Skudra

Main directions of scientific work:

• Low Temperature Plasma research, application and diagnostics, using different methods, primarily high-resolution spectroscopy and mathematical modeling;
• Development of high frequency light source manufacturing technologies for various applications - atomic absorption spectrometers, refractometers, Zeeman spectrometers, quantum standards, etc.
• Detection techniques of mercury, heavy metals and other harmful elements in the environment;
• Methods for solving nonlinear incorrect inverse problems in spectroscopy

Projects: 

• Mercury Contamination in Wild Birds in Latvia: Current Patterns and Reconstruction of Previous Trends
• Integration of secure technologies for protection against Covid-19 in healthcare and high risk areas => completed