Method for detecting the presence of a gas with an opto-electron

Details Method for detecting the presence of a gas with an opto-electron Method for detecting the presence of a gas with an opto-electron

1992-11-30

1994-06-07

Warden, Robert J.

Measuring and testing

Gas analysis

Detector detail

73 3101, 257 21, 257414, 356437, 436144, G01N 2100, G01N 3300

Patent

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053178971

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for detecting the presence of a gas in an ambient atmosphere comprises a multiple quantum well structure; a thin mesh of a transition metal formed on the multiple quantum well structure; and an arrangement for monitoring transmission of electromagnetic radiation through the mesh and the multiple quantum well structure.

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