Journal of Atmospheric and Environmental Optics, Volume. 20, Issue 4, 461(2025)

Detection of nitrous oxide based on 7.6 μm quantum cascade laser

ZHOU Yu1, WANG Li1, and ZHA Shenlong2、*
Author Affiliations
  • 1School of Mathematics and Physics, Bengbu University, Bengbu 233030, China
  • 2School of Electronic Engineering and Intelligent Manufacturing, Anqing Normal University, Anqing 246133, China
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    Received: Mar. 15, 2024

    Accepted: --

    Published Online: Sep. 30, 2025

    The Author Email: Shenlong ZHA (zslwinner@163.com)

    DOI:10.3969/j.issn.1673-6141.2025.04.004

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