Sensitivity enhancement of a spin-flip Raman laser absorption spectrometer through use of an intracavity absorption cell

被引:8
作者
Dutta, N. [1 ]
Warner, R. T. [1 ]
Wolga, G. J. [1 ]
机构
[1] Cornell Univ, Ithaca, NY 14853 USA
基金
美国国家科学基金会;
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D O I
10.1364/OL.1.000155
中图分类号
O43 [光学];
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070207 ; 0803 ;
摘要
Gas-phase molecular spectroscopy is performed with a cw, external-cavity spin-flip Raman laser containing an intracavity absorption cell. Significantly enhanced sensitivity is demonstrated under marginal oscillator conditions obtained by decreasing the laser gain to a level comparable with the absorption loss of the cell. Spectra of nitric oxide and carbonyl sulfide are discussed to illustrate the performance achieved.
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