Ultrafast-laser-induced backward stimulated Raman scattering for tracing atmospheric gases.
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By combining tunable broadband pulse generation with the technique of nonlinear spectral compression we demonstrate a prototype scheme for highly selective detection of air molecules by backward stimulated Raman scattering. The experimental results allow to extrapolate the laser parameters required for standoff sensing based on the recently demonstrated backward atmospheric lasing.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Optics express
دوره 20 17 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012