Journal of Atmospheric and Environmental Optics, Volume. 20, Issue 4, 449(2025)

A calibration method for transfer efficiency of N2O5-cavity ring-down spectroscopy detection system

YANG Huan1, XIE Pinhua1,2,3, HU Renzhi2、*, LIN Chuan2, TONG Jinzhao3, CHEN Liang3, and WANG Ruishuo2
Author Affiliations
  • 1School of Engineering Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230027, China
  • 2Key Laboratory of Environmental Optics and Technology, Anhui Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
  • 3School of Environmental Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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    Huan YANG, Pinhua XIE, Renzhi HU, Chuan LIN, Jinzhao TONG, Liang CHEN, Ruishuo WANG. A calibration method for transfer efficiency of N2O5-cavity ring-down spectroscopy detection system[J]. Journal of Atmospheric and Environmental Optics, 2025, 20(4): 449

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    Received: May. 19, 2023

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    Published Online: Sep. 30, 2025

    The Author Email: Renzhi HU (rzhu@aiofm.ac.cn)

    DOI:10.3969/j.issn.1673-6141.2025.04.003

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