Photoacoustic chemical sensing: ultracompact sources and standoff detection

Logan S. Marcus; Ellen L. Holthoff; John F. Schill; Paul M. Pellegrino

doi:10.1117/12.2049703

29 May 2014 Photoacoustic chemical sensing: ultracompact sources and standoff detection

Logan S. Marcus, Ellen L. Holthoff, John F. Schill, Paul M. Pellegrino

Proceedings Volume 9073, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) Sensing XV; 907307 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2049703
Event: SPIE Defense + Security, 2014, Baltimore, MD, United States

Abstract

Photoacoustic spectroscopy (PAS) is a useful monitoring technique that is well suited for trace detection of gaseous and condensed media. We have previously demonstrated favorable PAS gas detection characteristics when the system dimensions are scaled to a micro-system design. This design includes quantum cascade laser (QCL)-based microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)-scale photoacoustic sensors that provide detection limits at parts-per-billion (ppb) levels for chemical targets. Current gas sensing research utilizes an ultra compact QCL, SpriteIR, in combination with a MEMS-scale photoacoustic cell for trace gas detection. At approximately one tenth the size of a standard commercially available QCL, SpriteIR is an essential element in the development of an integrated sensor package. We will discuss these results as well as the envisioned sensor prototype. Finally, expanding on our previously reported photoacoustic detection of condensed phase samples, we are investigating standoff photoacoustic chemical detection of these materials and will discuss preliminary results.

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Logan S. Marcus, Ellen L. Holthoff, John F. Schill, and Paul M. Pellegrino "Photoacoustic chemical sensing: ultracompact sources and standoff detection", Proc. SPIE 9073, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) Sensing XV, 907307 (29 May 2014); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2049703

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