We report the development of a novel laser spectrometer for high-sensitivity detection of methane and nitrous oxide. The system relies on a quantum-cascade laser source emitting wavelength of around 8.06 mu m, where strong fundamental absorption bands occur for the considered species and their isotopomers. The detection technique is based on audio-frequency and radio-frequency modulation of laser radiation. First experimental tests have been performed to estimate the achievable detection limits and the signal reproducibility levels in view of possible measurements of C-13/C-12, O-18/O-16, O-17/O-16 and N-15/N-14 isotope ratios.
A frequency-modulated quantum-cascade laser for spectroscopy of CH4 and N2O isotopomers
Borri S;
2005
Abstract
We report the development of a novel laser spectrometer for high-sensitivity detection of methane and nitrous oxide. The system relies on a quantum-cascade laser source emitting wavelength of around 8.06 mu m, where strong fundamental absorption bands occur for the considered species and their isotopomers. The detection technique is based on audio-frequency and radio-frequency modulation of laser radiation. First experimental tests have been performed to estimate the achievable detection limits and the signal reproducibility levels in view of possible measurements of C-13/C-12, O-18/O-16, O-17/O-16 and N-15/N-14 isotope ratios.File in questo prodotto:
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