研究目的
To demonstrate a metrological-grade hybrid dual comb spectrometer combining the advantages of a THz QCL-FC with the accuracy and absolute frequency referencing provided by a free-standing, optically-rectified THz frequency comb, and to apply it to methanol molecular transitions for high-precision spectroscopy.
研究成果
The hybrid THz dual comb spectrometer performs molecular multi-heterodyne spectroscopy with state-of-the-art accuracy, challenging existing molecular databases. The proof-of-principle demonstration paves the way to a new generation of trace gas analyzers based on THz radiation.
研究不足
The limited tunability of the QCL-FC modes with temperature/current scans, and the signal to noise ratio of the spectroscopic acquisitions limiting the accuracy on retrieval of linecenter frequencies.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The setup combines a THz QCL-FC with an optically-rectified THz frequency comb (OR-FC) for multi-heterodyne spectroscopy.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Methanol vapors at low pressure are used as the sample.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Includes a THz QCL-FC, OR-FC generated by a femtosecond telecom laser, liquid helium flux cryostat, ultra-low-noise current driver, bias-tee, local oscillator, off-axis parabolic mirror, spectroscopy cell, wire-grid polarizer, quarter waveplate, hot electron bolometer, spectrum analyzer, and GPS-disciplined Rubidium-Quartz oscillator chain.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The QCL-FC and OR-FC beams are superimposed and coupled to a fast mixer for down-conversion to radio frequencies, which are then acquired by a spectrum analyzer.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The amplitude of each heterodyne beatnote signal is extracted from the RF-FC spectrum to retrieve molecular absorption profiles.
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