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Basic Principles of Probe Beam Deflection Techniques

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The theoretical framework of probe beam deflection (PBD) techniques is described. First, the optical principles underlying the measurement are discussed. Then, the analytical solutions are presented for electrochemical systems subjected to different potentials and current perturbations. Among them are potential pulses (chronodeflectometry), current pulse, and sinusoidal perturbations. The behavior of continuous and discontinuous processes is discussed. The possibility to study multiflux processes by chronodeflectometry is explored. New techniques, such as normal pulse voltadeflectometry (NPVD) and differential pulse voltadeflectometry (DPVD), are proposed. Then, different approaches used to simulate or process the probe beam deflection data measured along cyclic voltammograms are discussed. Those include digital simulation, Laplace transform, and convolution. Finally, a typical experimental setup for PBD is described.

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Notes

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    The interface is usually planar; however, spherical or cylindrical solids can be used. The only difference is the geometry of the interaction between probe beam and the interface.

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    In principle, any geometry of the electrode could be used. The planar case is described here for the sake of simplicity.

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  2. Chemistry Department, Universidad Nacional de Rio Cuarto, Rio Cuarto Córdoba, Argentina

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Láng, G.G., Barbero, C.A. (2012). Basic Principles of Probe Beam Deflection Techniques. In: Laser Techniques for the Study of Electrode Processes. Monographs in Electrochemistry. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-27651-4_10

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