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We describe and compare two schemes of high-sensitivity cavity ringdown spectroscopy (CRDS), both functioning with telecom diode lasers. The first (cw-CRDS) gives high spectral resolution, which is useful for low-pressure trace detection or for laboratory spectroscopy applications. We present a compact prototype partly based on fiber technology. The second scheme exploits optical feedback (of-CRDS) and results in a much simpler setup, more appropriate for realizing low-cost trace-detection devices.
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Morville, J., Romanini, D., Kachanov, A. et al. Two schemes for trace detection using cavity ringdown spectroscopy. Appl. Phys. B 78, 465–476 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00340-003-1363-8
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