Abstract: Fractional-volatilization separation systems and methods are disclosed which enable a stable, continuous, non-bubbling liquid flow, essentially constant surface area/volume ratio, temperature controlled, fractional volatilization of volatile/semi-volatile components in a liquid analyte or component containing sample. The fractional volatilization separator system can be utilized in small scale analytical and large scale chemical purification, concentration and desalinization applications. Continuous rapid removal of residual liquid sample can provide concentrated non-volatile component/analyte solution, and allows quick and easy washout between sequential use with different liquid samples.

Abstract: The present invention system includes an axially oriented end of a fiber optic present in an axially oriented system component bore in which, during use, sample analyte fluorescence is caused to occur. The present invention system and method provides that sample analyte(s) fluorescence inducing energy be entered along a path which is other than essentially parallel to the axially oriented system component bore and that detected fluorescence be transmitted to a detector by the fiber optic. A preferred source of sample analyte(s) fluorescence inducing energy is a laser system, and a preferred method by which to provide sample analyte(s) to the present invention system axially oriented system component bore involves use of electrophoresis.