The Detection and Study of Molecular Species Using Time Resolved Laser Spectroscopy.

Abstract

New nsec and psec laser spectroscopic techniques are being developed for detect of specific molecular species. In the interest of general applicability, the efficiencies of the methods are being studied and improved by changing from nsec to psec excitation conditions. For specific applications to certain types of agents, we are studying photodecomposition as a method for producting a particular fragment characteristic of that agent-type and which can be detected with high sensitivity and specificity. Keywords include: Laser, Detection, Transients, Remote sensing, Multiphoton ionization, and Transient lens.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 31, 1984
Accession Number
ADA155910

Entities

People

  • P. M. Rentzepis
  • S. D. Colson

Organizations

  • Yale University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Decomposition
  • Detection
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Dissociation
  • Efficiency
  • Electron Scattering
  • Energy
  • Excitation
  • Ionization
  • Laser Spectroscopy
  • Lasers
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Research
  • Remote Sensing
  • Scattering
  • Spectra
  • Spectroscopy

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy