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    • Spectroscopy
    • Optical Physics
    • Environmental Science

    Background:

    • Cavity enhanced absorption spectroscopy (CEAS) is a powerful technique for sensitive gas detection.
    • Linear Fabry-Pérot cavities are commonly used in CEAS but can be susceptible to interference from direct reflections.
    • Precise monitoring of atmospheric trace gases like methane is crucial for environmental studies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a simple and universal optical feedback technique for CEAS using a linear Fabry-Pérot cavity.
    • To demonstrate the ability to stabilize a diode laser to cavity modes without direct reflection interference.
    • To achieve a high detection limit for precision atmospheric gas concentration monitoring.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of an optical feedback system with controlled feedback phase for a linear Fabry-Pérot cavity.
    • Sequential stabilization of a diode laser to multiple cavity modes.
    • Implementation of balanced detection for noise reduction.
    • Theoretical analysis and experimental validation of the technique.

    Main Results:

    • Demonstrated sequential stabilization of a diode laser to cavity modes, unaffected by direct reflections through phase control.
    • Achieved a detection limit of 1.3 × 10-9 cm-1 with a 30-second integration time.
    • Successfully performed precision monitoring of atmospheric methane (CH4) concentrations over 72 hours.

    Conclusions:

    • The presented optical feedback technique offers a robust and universal method for CEAS.
    • The technique significantly improves sensitivity and enables high-precision, long-term monitoring of atmospheric gases.
    • This advancement has implications for environmental monitoring and trace gas analysis.