Operator representation as a new differential optical absorption spectroscopy formalism

TitleOperator representation as a new differential optical absorption spectroscopy formalism
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2005
AuthorsWenig, M, Jähne, B, Platt, U
JournalAppl. Optics
Volume44
Pagination3246-3253
Abstract

UV-visible absorption spectroscopy with extraterrestrial light sources is a widely used technique for the measurement of stratospheric and tropospheric trace gases. We focus on differential optical absorption spectroscopy (DOAS) and present an operator notation as a new formalism to describe the different processes in the atmosphere and the simplifying assumptions that compose the advantage of DOAS. This formalism provides tools to classify and reduce possible error sources of DOAS applications.

DOI10.1364/AO.44.003246
Citation Keywenig2005