plasma termination

in laser induced breakdown spectroscopy
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.08525
Extinction of the plasma after a laser pulse as a consequence of self-absorption (quenching) and recombination of electrons and ions.
Note:
The time elapsed between initiation and extinction of the plasma ranges from tenths of microseconds to a few milliseconds.
Source:
PAC, 2021, 93, 647. (Glossary of methods and terms used in analytical spectroscopy (IUPAC Recommendations 2019)) on page 728 [Terms] [Paper]