Systems and methods for securing fabric, paper, and film samples for analysis by laser ablation

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Systems and methods are described for securing fabric, paper, and film samples for analysis by laser ablation. A method embodiment includes, but is not limited to, securing a thin, solid sample with a sample holder system, the sample holder system configured to hold the thin, solid sample in a taut configuration between a piston and a sample holder base; transferring the sample holder system to a laser ablation system; and ablating at least a portion of the thin, solid sample in the taut configuration with the laser ablation system to provide an ablated sample.

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ELEMENTAL SCIENTIFIC INC7277 WORLD COMMUNICATIONS DRIVE OMAHA NE 68122

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Casper, Mark Blair, US 8 33
Coenen, Ross Omaha, US 4 0
Wiederin, Daniel R Omaha, US 173 506

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