Abstract

The measurement errors in a CO₂ laser differential absorption system caused by optical interference effects are analyzed. Major sources of errors are identified and design suggestions to improve the system accuracy are made. The effects of temperature changes, short measurement paths, and spectral features of the measured species are taken into account.

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