DocumentCode
499520
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
fYear
2009
fDate
2-4 June 2009
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
2
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;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
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
Type
conf
Filename
5224605
Link To Document