Title :
Fourier transform spectrometry with a near infrared supercontinuum source
Author :
Michaels, Chris A. ; Masiello, Tony ; Chu, Pamela M.
Author_Institution :
Chem. Sci. & Technol. Lab., Nat. Inst. of Stand. & Technol., Gaithersburg, MD, USA
Abstract :
Near-infrared Fourier transform absorption spectrometry with a supercontinuum (SC) source is demonstrated for trace methane detection. The SC source allows for long distance propagation while exhibiting amplitude noise ten times greater than comparable incandescent sources.
Keywords :
Fourier transform spectrometers; infrared spectra; supercontinuum generation; Fourier transform spectrometry; long distance propagation; near infrared supercontinuum source; trace methane detection; Bandwidth; Brightness; Fourier transforms; Infrared detectors; Infrared spectra; Laser noise; Light sources; Noise level; Signal to noise ratio; Spectroscopy; (300.6340) Spectroscopy, infrared; (320.6629) Supercontinuum generation;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
