Physical Sciences Inc. Publications Abstract: Remote Detection of Breath CO2 with Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy

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Abstract: Remote Detection of Breath CO2 with Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy

A.O. Wright, M.B. Frish, "Remote Detection of Breath CO2 with Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy ," presented at Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics/Quantum Electronics and Laser Science (CLEO/QELS) (Baltimore, MD) , (6-11 May2007).

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Abstract

Remote detection of vital signs is useful in various military and security scenarios. We describe a sensor measuring CO₂ in exhaled breath to 35 meters using an eye-safe tunable diode laser, for standoff respiration detection.

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