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An Ultrahighly Sensitive CH 4 -TDLAS Sensor Based on an 80-m Optical Path Length Multipass Cell with a Dense Circular Spot Pattern

Harbin Institute of Technology · Zhengzhou Institute of Machinery

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Abstract

In this paper, we present an ultrahighly sensitive methane (CH4) sensor based on tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS), utilizing an 80-m optical path length (OPL) multipass cell (MPC) with 15 independent circles pattern. The designed MPC achieved an actual OPL of 81.58 m within a compact volume of 361 cm3, resulting in an exceptional ratio of optical path length to volume (RLV) of 22.6 cm–2. Wavelength modulation spectroscopy (WMS) was employed to minimize background noise and enhance detection performance. The CH4-TDLAS sensor demonstrated excellent linear response to CH4 concentrations. The minimum detection limit (MDL) of the sensor was determined to be 13.46 ppb. Further analysis using Allan…

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  • Chemistry
  • Path length
  • Optical path length
  • Optics
  • Path (computing)
  • Physics
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Affordable and clean energy
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