Publications by authors named "S Saenz Guirado"
In this work, the use of multi-pulse excitation has been evaluated as an effective solution to mitigate the preferential ablation of the most volatile elements, namely Sn, Pb, and Zn, observed during laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) analysis of copper-based alloys. The novel remote LIBS prototype used in this experiments featured both single-pulse (SP-LIBS) and multi-pulse excitation (MP-LIBS). The remote instrument is capable of performing chemical analysis of submersed materials up to a depth of 50 m.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLIBS analysis of submerged materials in an underwater archeological site has been performed for the first time. A fiber-optics-based remote instrument was designed for the recognition and identification of archeological assets in the wreck of the Bucentaure (Bay of Cadiz, South of Spain). The LIBS prototype featured both single-pulse (SP-LIBS) and multi-pulse excitation (MP-LIBS).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of this study is to investigate the mechanisms responsible for the increase in ablated mass and signal enhancement observed on multi-pulse excitation. Several experiments were designed to obtain evidence that confirms the laser-sample and/or laser-plasma interaction, with special attention to the role of the pulse width on these effects. A train of pulses, with a separation of a few microseconds between pulses, was used for laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) analysis.
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- Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is linked to the absence of the Fmr1 gene, leading to differences in calcium-binding protein expression in the dorsal thalamus of Fmr1 knockout mice.
- A significant reduction in calbindin-immunoreactive cells was found in male knockout mice, unlike females, who showed no significant differences compared to wildtype.
- The study highlights the potential impact of decreased calbindin levels in certain thalamic nuclei on behavioral assessments in FXS mouse models, particularly regarding memory and social behaviors.
Objective: To evaluate the results of an outpatient program for major dermatological surgery in patients with a range of skin conditions.
Methods: We undertook a retrospective, observational study of patients who underwent scheduled dermatological surgery as outpatients in a public hospital between 2004 and 2007. The most common procedures were excision of basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma with or without graft reconstruction.