Numéro
J. Phys. IV France
Volume 04, Numéro C7, Juillet 1994
8th International Topical Meeting on Photoacoustic and Photothermal Phenomena
8 ITMP3 / 8éme conférence internationale de photoacoustique et photothermique
Page(s) C7-425 - C7-428
DOI https://doi.org/10.1051/jp4:19947100
8th International Topical Meeting on Photoacoustic and Photothermal Phenomena
8 ITMP3 / 8éme conférence internationale de photoacoustique et photothermique

J. Phys. IV France 04 (1994) C7-425-C7-428

DOI: 10.1051/jp4:19947100

Laser optoacoustic spectroscopy : figures of merit, an up-to-date approach

S.V. Egerev, L.M. Lyamshev and A.E. Pashin

N.N. Andreev Acoustics Institute, 4 Shvernika Str., 117036 Moscow, Russia


Abstract
Optoacoustic (OA) detection apparatus can be used for analysis of various optical absorbers in very dilute concentrations. Parameters of pulse OA spectroscopy as applied to highly transparent samples are derived allowing to compare the potentialities to these of conventional absorption methods. We consider a frequently used OA device based upon linear thermoelastic OA conversion. Practice of both amplitude and dynamic versions of OA method are discussed. The role of pure solvent contribution is revealed. Useful estimates are provided.



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