Extraterrestrial and terrestrial applications of the Mossbauer spectroscopy

Mossbauer spectroscopy is a powerful technique used by physicists, chemists , geologists, biologists, metallurgists and scientists from other disciplin es. A portable Mossbauer spectrometer, developed for extraterrestrial appli cations [1], opens up new industrial applications of MBS [1]. But for indus trial applications it is also required to have a tool available for fast da ta analysis that should be easy to handle. The analysis of Mossbauer spectr a and parameters is a barrier for a popularization of this wide-applicable spectroscopic technique in industry. Based on experience, it is time-consum ing and requires the dedication of a specialist. But the analysis of Mossba uer spectra, from the fitting to the identification of the sample phases, c an be fast using genetic algorithms, fuzzy logic and artificial neural netw orks [2]. Industrial applications are very specific ones and the data analy sis can be performed using these algorithms. In combination with an automat ic analysis, the Mossbauer spectrometer can be used as a probe instrument, which covers the main industrial applications. It is needed for on-line mon itoring of products, processes and studies of case.