Injection Seeded Laser for Formaldehyde Differential Fluorescence Lidar

Publisher: Edp Sciences

E-ISSN: 2100-014x|119|issue|02004-02004

ISSN: 2100-014x

Source: EPJ Web of Conference, Vol.119, Iss.issue, 2016-06, pp. : 02004-02004

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Abstract

We describe the design and development of an injection seeded Nd:YVO4 laser for use in a differential fluorescence lidar for measuring atmospheric formaldehyde profiles. A high repetition rate Q-switched laser is modified to accept injection seed input to spectrally narrow and tune the output. The third harmonic output is used to excite formaldehyde (HCHO) fluorescence when tuned to a HCHO absorption line. Spectral confirmation is made with the use of a photoacoustic cell and grating spectrometer.