Development and Application of Quantum Cascade Laser Based Gas Sensing System
WEN Zhi-yu, WANG Ling-fang*, CHEN Gang
Key Discipline Laboratory of Novel Micro/Nano Devices and Systems, Microsystem Research Center, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology and Systems of Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
Abstract：Quantum cascade laser (QCL) is an ideal mid-infrared source for gas sensing in the wavelength range from 2.5 to 25 μm, due to its fast response, high sensitivity and selectivity for gas detecting. Prototypes of gas sensing system based on QCL have been developed by worldwide research groups. They have great potential in many applications, such as environment monitoring, space exploration, anti-terrorism and so on. The present paper gives a broad review of QCL gas sensing system, including the basic working principle, existing systems, and its application and future development.
Key words：Quantum cascade lasers;Gas sensing;Spectroscopy analyzing system
温志渝, 王玲芳*, 陈 刚 . 基于量子级联激光器的气体检测系统的发展与应用 [J]. 光谱学与光谱分析, 2010, 30(08): 2043-2048.
WEN Zhi-yu, WANG Ling-fang*, CHEN Gang . Development and Application of Quantum Cascade Laser Based Gas Sensing System . SPECTROSCOPY AND SPECTRAL ANALYSIS, 2010, 30(08): 2043-2048.
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