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Fluorescence determination of atmospheric NO2

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The concentrations of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in the atmosphere have been determined in real time and with a sensitivity of one part per billion. Laser excitation of NO2 was at 4416 and 4880 Å and fluorescence was monitored at 0.7 to 0.8 μm. Results obtained on typical smoggy days in Los Angeles are presented.

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  1. Electronics Research Laboratory, The Aerospace Corporation, 90009, Los Angeles, California, USA

    J. A. Gelbwachs, M. Birnbaum, A. W. Tucker & C. L. Fincher

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Gelbwachs, J.A., Birnbaum, M., Tucker, A.W. et al. Fluorescence determination of atmospheric NO2 . Opto-electronics 4, 155–160 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01421179

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