Title :
Probing gas-phase collisional energy transfer with picosecond laser spectroscopy
Author :
Settersten, Thomas B.
Author_Institution :
Combustion Res. Facility, Sandia Nat. Labs., Livermore, CA, USA
Abstract :
Effects of gas-phase collisions on active optical sensing and use of picosecond laser spectroscopy for their characterization are reviewed. Additionally, novel time-resolved approaches to reduce collisional sensitivity and to exploit species-dependent collision rates are discussed.
Keywords :
atom-molecule collisions; optical sensors; photoexcitation; active optical sensing; collision rates; energy transfer; gas-phase collisions; picosecond laser spectroscopy; Anisotropic magnetoresistance; Atmospheric measurements; Combustion; Energy exchange; Fluorescence; Gas lasers; Laser excitation; Laser transitions; Pump lasers; Spectroscopy; 020.2070; 300.2530; 300.6230; 300.6290; 300.6500;
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
