Chemical detection with hyperspectral lidar using dual frequency combs

Opt Express. 2013 Mar 25;21(6):7411-8. doi: 10.1364/OE.21.007411.

Abstract

High-resolution spectral lidar measurements using dual frequency combs as a source is presented. The technique enables the range-resolved measurement of fine spectral features, such as gas absorption lines, provided that a suitable scatterer is present in the scene. Measurements of HCN absorption lines at 20 meters are presented, with a water droplet cloud and a diffusely reflective surface as scatterers.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Gases / analysis*
  • Gases / chemistry*
  • Lasers*
  • Refractometry / instrumentation*
  • Spectrum Analysis / instrumentation*
  • Water / analysis*

Substances

  • Gases
  • Water