Intense continuous background usually observed in
laser-induced breakdown spectra.
Note:
The continuum emission originates from Bremsstrahlung radiation, which predominates the first part of the plasma life time and decreases with further plasma evolution.
Source:
PAC, 2021, 93, 647. 'Glossary of methods and terms used in analytical spectroscopy (IUPAC Recommendations 2019)' on page 714 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2019-0203)