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Tunable diode laser measurements of CH sub 3 OOH absorption cross-sections near 1320 cm sup minus 1

Journal Article · · Geophysical Research Letters (American Geophysical Union); (USA)
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  1. Bergische Universitaet-GH Wuppertal (West Germany)

Infrared absorption spectra and absorption cross-sections in the C-H deformation band of Ch{sub 3}OOH near 1,320 cm{sup {minus}1} have been measured with a tunable diode laser spectrometer. Methylhydroperoxide concentrations in a slowly flowing gas mixture were determined by UV absorption. Peak absorption cross-sections of the strongest lines observed were found to lie in the range (0.5-1.5) {times} 10{sup {minus}18} cm{sup 2} under near Doppler-limited conditions. The dependence of the peak absorption cross-sections on total air pressure in the range 2.5-90 torr was also investigated, and the possibility of CH{sub 3}OOH atmospheric mixing ratio measurement with a tunable diode laser assessed.

OSTI ID:
5548958
Journal Information:
Geophysical Research Letters (American Geophysical Union); (USA), Journal Name: Geophysical Research Letters (American Geophysical Union); (USA) Vol. 16:12; ISSN GPRLA; ISSN 0094-8276
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English