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Title: A modular architecture for multi-channel external cavity quantum cascade laser-based chemical sensors: a systems approach

Conference ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1117/12.908676· OSTI ID:1038375

A multi-channel laser-based chemical sensor platform is presented, in which a modular architecture allows the exchange of complete sensor channels without disruption to overall operation. Each sensor channel contains custom optical and electronics packages, which can be selected to access laser wavelengths, interaction path lengths and modulation techniques optimal for a given application or mission. Although intended primarily to accommodate mid-infrared (MIR) external cavity quantum cascade lasers (ECQCLs)and astigmatic Herriott cells, channels using visible or near infrared (NIR) lasers or other gas cell architectures can also be used, making this a truly versatile platform. Analog and digital resources have been carefully chosen to facilitate small footprint, rapid spectral scanning, ow-noise signal recovery, failsafe autonomous operation, and in-situ chemometric data analysis, storage and transmission. Results from the demonstration of a two-channel version of this platform are also presented.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
1038375
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-84146; NN2001000; TRN: US201208%%466
Resource Relation:
Conference: Proceedings of the SPIE: Quantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices IX, January 22, 2012, San Francisco, California, 8268:Paper No. 82682G
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English