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Cavity ring down system having a common input/output port

US7902534B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 2008
Grant dateMar 8, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2021/399
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system having a multiple-mirror ring-down cavity with one mirror where light may be input into the cavity and light from the cavity may be detected. A valve may permit light to enter or not to enter the cavity. An amplifier may be connected to a detector for detecting light from the cavity. The amplifier may be off or set at a low gain when light is entering the cavity and be on at a medium or high gain at a time when light is not entering the cavity.

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