September 17, 2015
Journal Article

Characterization of a Swept External Cavity Quantum Cascade Laser For Rapid Broadband Spectroscopy and Sensing

Abstract

The performance of a rapidly swept external cavity quantum cascade laser (ECQCL) system combined with an open-path Herriott cell was evaluated for time-resolved measurements of chemical species with broad and narrow absorption spectra. A spectral window spanning 1278 – 1390 cm-1 was acquired at a 200 Hz acquisition rate, corresponding to a tuning rate of 2x104 cm-1/s, with a spectral resolution of 0.2 cm-1. The capability of the ECQCL to measure

Revised: March 2, 2016 | Published: September 17, 2015

Citation

Brumfield B.E., M.S. Taubman, J.D. Suter, and M.C. Phillips. 2015. Characterization of a Swept External Cavity Quantum Cascade Laser For Rapid Broadband Spectroscopy and Sensing. Optics Express 23, no. 20:25553-25569. PNNL-SA-111759. doi:10.1364/OE.23.025553