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    • Optoelectronics
    • Spectroscopy
    • Laser Technology

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    • Accurate detection of trace gases is crucial for environmental monitoring and industrial processes.
    • Existing multi-gas sensing systems often require complex setups with multiple lasers and detectors.
    • Continuous-wave (CW) diode lasers offer potential for compact and efficient gas sensing applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To demonstrate a novel optoelectronic sensor system for simultaneous multi-gas analysis.
    • To leverage a dual-mode external-cavity diode laser (ECDL) for enhanced sensing capabilities.
    • To validate the system's performance in detecting multiple trace gases.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a thermoelectrically cooled (TEC) CW double-mode ECDL emitting at two independently tunable wavelengths (1275-1340 nm).
    • Integrated the ECDL with an off-axis cavity-enhanced absorption spectroscopy (OA-CEAS) cell for high-sensitivity molecule absorption detection.
    • Employed a single fiber output from the ECDL to prevent mode overlap on mirror surfaces.

    Main Results:

    • Successfully demonstrated multi-gas sensing capabilities for water (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), and methane (CH4).
    • Achieved simultaneous detection of multiple trace gases using a single laser and detector system.
    • Verified the absence of mode overlap on optical components due to the single fiber output.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed optoelectronic sensor system offers an efficient and compact solution for multi-gas analysis.
    • The use of a dual-mode ECDL combined with OA-CEAS provides a versatile platform for trace gas detection.
    • The system's advantages include simplified hardware and robust performance for environmental and industrial monitoring.