Infrared (IR) - Optical gas sensors
Most gases will absorb infrared (IR) light over certain wavelengths. The wavelengths absorbed by a particular gas, and the intensity of the absorption, are very distinct for each gas, sort of like a "fingerprint" for the gas. An Infrared gas sensor makes use of this physical aspect of gases. |
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Most gases will absorb infrared (IR) light over certain wavelengths. The wavelengths absorbed by a particular gas, and the intensity of the absorption, are very distinct for each gas, sort of like a "fingerprint" for the gas. An Infrared gas sensor makes use of this physical aspect of gases.