Abstract

A sensitive photoacoustic detection system for trace atmospheric measurements of HCl is described. The results reported here suggest the capability of measuring HCl at the 50-parts-in-10⁹ level with a prototype laboratory system. Further system improvements and atmospheric-measurement considerations are discussed.

© 1983 Optical Society of America

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