Photonic Sensors, 2015, 5 (2): 109, Published Online: Apr. 20, 2015
Ammonia Sensing System Based on Wavelength Modulation Spectroscopy
Ammonia sensing fiber optic system near infrared region wavelength modulation spectroscopy environment
Abstract
A sensing system in the near infrared region has been developed for ammonia sensing based on the wavelength modulation spectroscopy (WMS) principle. The WMS is a rather sensitive technique for detecting atomic/molecular species, presenting the advantage that it can be used in the near-infrared region by using the optical telecommunications technology. In this technique, the laser wavelength and intensity were modulated by applying a sine wave signal through the injection current, which allowed the shift of the detection bandwidth to higher frequencies where laser intensity noise was typically lower. Two multi-pass cells based on free space light propagation with 160 cm and 16 cm of optical path length were used, allowing the redundancy operation and technology validation. This system used a diode laser with an emission wavelength at 1512.21 nm, where NH3 has a strong absorption line. The control of the NH3 gas sensing system, as well as acquisition, processing and data presentation was performed.
Duarte VIVEIROS, Joao FERREIRA, Susana O. SILVA, Joana RIBEIRO, Deolinda FLORES, Jose L. SANTOS, Orlando FRAZAO, Jose M. BAPTISTA. Ammonia Sensing System Based on Wavelength Modulation Spectroscopy[J]. Photonic Sensors, 2015, 5(2): 109.