Differential absorption measurement of methane with two spatially resolved laser lines

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Abstract

Simultaneous and independent lasing on two different atomic lines is achieved with spatial resolution of laser eigenstates in conjunction with intracavity frequency selection. A sensitivity of 0.3 part in 106 meter in the differential detection of methane in 1 atm of air is experimentally demonstrated with this novel dual-wavelength laser. Monitoring the output intensities of the two orthogonally polarized eigenstates permits absolute measurement of methane concentration.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3261-3264
Number of pages4
JournalApplied Optics
Volume33
Issue number15
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 May 1994
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Atmospheric remote sensing
  • Dual-wavelength laser
  • Methane differential absorption

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