Abstract
A photoacoustic (PA) sensor has been developed for the detection of nitrogen dioxide (NO(2)). Ten amplitude-modulated high-power light emitting diodes (LEDs), emitting a total optical power of 9 W at 453 nm, are used to excite the photoacoustic signal in NO(2). The LEDs are attached to the circumference of a cylindrical PA cell. The induced longitudinal acoustics waves are detected using two electromechanical film stacks, located at the ends of the cell. Background signal cancelation is achieved by using phase-sensitive detection of the difference signal of the two pressure transducers. The phase-sensitive approach allows for improved dynamic range and sensitivity. A detection limit of 10 parts per billion by volume was achieved for flowing NO(2) gas sample in an acquisition time of 2.1 s, corresponding to a minimum detectable absorption coefficient of 1.6 × 10(-7) cm(-1) Hz(-1/2). The developed sensor has potential for compact, light-weight, and low-cost measurement of NO(2).
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