Spectroscopic trace gas detection with pulsed quantum cascade lasers

Anatoliy A. Kosterev, Frank K. Tittel, Shawn Wehe, David M. Sonnenfroh, Mark G. Allen, Rüdeger Köhler, Claire Gmachl, Federico Capasso, Deborah L. Sivco, Alfred Y. Cho

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Abstract

Pulsed quantum cascade lasers operating at wavelength of 10 and 4.6 microns were used for detection of ammonia and carbon monoxide, respectively. Variations of atmospheric CO concentration were continuously monitored with 12 ppbv precision using a 1 m optical pathlength.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationLaser Applications to Chemical, Security and Environmental Analysis, LACSEA 2002
PublisherOptica Publishing Group (formerly OSA)
ISBN (Electronic)1557526990
StatePublished - 2002
Externally publishedYes
EventLaser Applications to Chemical, Security and Environmental Analysis, LACSEA 2002 - Boulder, United States
Duration: Feb 7 2002 → …

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceLaser Applications to Chemical, Security and Environmental Analysis, LACSEA 2002
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoulder
Period2/7/02 → …

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Mechanics of Materials

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