My work involves combining a several different analytical techniques to understand samples. Prior to Xe-isotope analyses, samples are evaluated for their mineralogy and chemical composition.

 

The xenon isotopic analysis is made possible in Manchester because of the unique Refrigerator Enhanced Laser Analyser for Xenon (RELAX) instrument, which enables the best resoltuion for the measurement of Xe isotopes in the world.  To learn more about it, click on the image...