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In this work we present a laser photoacoustic arrangement for the detection of the important greenhouse gas methane. A quantum-cascade laser and a differential photoacoustic cell were employed. A detection limit of 45 ppbv in nitrogen was achieved as well as a great selectivity. The same methodology was also tested in the detection of methane issued from natural gas powered vehicles (VNG) in Brazil, which demonstrates the excellent potential of this arrangement for greenhouse gas detection emitted from real sources.
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Rocha, M.V., Sthel, M.S., Silva, M.G.et al. Quantum-cascade laser photoacoustic detection of methane emitted from natural gas powered engines.Appl. Phys. B106, 701–706 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00340-011-4800-0
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