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Optical sensing based on wavelength modulation spectroscopy

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OSTI ID:1018712

Techniques, apparatus and systems for using Wavelength Modulation Spectroscopy measurements to optically monitor gas media such as gases in gas combustion chambers.

Research Organization:
The Regents of the University of California (Oakland, CA)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FG26-04NT42172
Assignee:
The Regents of the University of California (Oakland, CA)
Patent Number(s):
7,969,576
Application Number:
US Patent Application 12/054,352
OSTI ID:
1018712
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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