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Flexible lock-in detection system based on synchronized computer plug-in boards applied in sensitive gas spectroscopy

Andersson, Mats LU ; Persson, Linda LU ; Svensson, Tomas LU and Svanberg, Sune LU (2007) In Review of Scientific Instruments 78(11).
Abstract
We present a flexible and compact, digital, lock-in detection system and its use in high-resolution

tunable diode laser spectroscopy. The system involves coherent sampling, and is based on the

synchronization of two data acquisition cards running on a single standard computer. A

software-controlled arbitrary waveform generator is used for laser modulation, and a four-channel

analog/digital board records detector signals. Gas spectroscopy is performed in the wavelength

modulation regime. The coherently detected signal is averaged a selected number of times before it

is stored or analyzed by software-based, lock-in techniques. Multiple harmonics of the modulation

signal 1f, 2f,... (More)
We present a flexible and compact, digital, lock-in detection system and its use in high-resolution

tunable diode laser spectroscopy. The system involves coherent sampling, and is based on the

synchronization of two data acquisition cards running on a single standard computer. A

software-controlled arbitrary waveform generator is used for laser modulation, and a four-channel

analog/digital board records detector signals. Gas spectroscopy is performed in the wavelength

modulation regime. The coherently detected signal is averaged a selected number of times before it

is stored or analyzed by software-based, lock-in techniques. Multiple harmonics of the modulation

signal 1f, 2f, 3f, 4f, etc. are available in each single data set. The sensitivity is of the order of 10−5,

being limited by interference fringes in the measurement setup. The capabilities of the system are

demonstrated by measurements of molecular oxygen in ambient air, as well as dispersed gas in

scattering materials, such as plants and human tissue. (Less)
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tunable diode laser spectroscopy. The system involves coherent sampling, and is based on the<br/><br>
synchronization of two data acquisition cards running on a single standard computer. A<br/><br>
software-controlled arbitrary waveform generator is used for laser modulation, and a four-channel<br/><br>
analog/digital board records detector signals. Gas spectroscopy is performed in the wavelength<br/><br>
modulation regime. The coherently detected signal is averaged a selected number of times before it<br/><br>
is stored or analyzed by software-based, lock-in techniques. Multiple harmonics of the modulation<br/><br>
signal 1f, 2f, 3f, 4f, etc. are available in each single data set. The sensitivity is of the order of 10−5,<br/><br>
being limited by interference fringes in the measurement setup. The capabilities of the system are<br/><br>
demonstrated by measurements of molecular oxygen in ambient air, as well as dispersed gas in<br/><br>
scattering materials, such as plants and human tissue.}},
  author       = {{Andersson, Mats and Persson, Linda and Svensson, Tomas and Svanberg, Sune}},
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  publisher    = {{American Institute of Physics (AIP)}},
  series       = {{Review of Scientific Instruments}},
  title        = {{Flexible lock-in detection system based on synchronized computer plug-in boards applied in sensitive gas spectroscopy}},
  url          = {{https://lup.lub.lu.se/search/files/4661142/2368871.pdf}},
  doi          = {{10.1063/1.2813346}},
  volume       = {{78}},
  year         = {{2007}},
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