Unrivaled accuracy in measuring rotational transitions of greenhouse gases: THz CRDS of CF<sub>4</sub>
Fabien Simon, Arnaud Cuisset, Coralie Elmaleh, Francis Hindle, G. Mouret, M. Rey, C. Richard, Vincent Boudon
Abstract
A novel high finesse cavity allowing THz CRDS has enabled accurate quantification of CF 4 . Yielding spectral parameters with unprecedented precision, these finding are critical to monitor and understand CF 4 's contribution to global radiative forcing.
Topics & Concepts
Terahertz radiationGreenhouse gasChemistryAtomic physicsAnalytical Chemistry (journal)PhysicsOptoelectronicsMaterials scienceEnvironmental chemistryBiologyEcologySpectroscopy and Laser ApplicationsAtmospheric Ozone and ClimateAdvanced Chemical Physics Studies