Miniaturized laser-induced fluorescence system with a fiber optic probe for the analysis of aromatic compounds

Gerd Marowsky; Frank Lewitzka; Peter Karlitschek; Uwe Buenting; Matthias Niederkrueger

doi:10.1117/12.333734

18 December 1998 Miniaturized laser-induced fluorescence system with a fiber optic probe for the analysis of aromatic compounds

Gerd Marowsky, Frank Lewitzka, Peter Karlitschek, Uwe Buenting, Matthias Niederkrueger

Author Affiliations +

Proceedings Volume 3539, Chemical Microsensors and Applications; (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.333734
Event: Photonics East (ISAM, VVDC, IEMB), 1998, Boston, MA, United States

Abstract

We introduce a fiber optical sensors which is capable of analyzing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and monoaromatics like benzene, tolouene, xylene, and ethylbenzene. The compact system is based on laser-induced, time-resolved fluorescence emission spectroscopy. It uses a miniaturized all solid state laser which can be operated alternately at 266 nm and 355 nm. The excitation light is guided through an optical fiber to the sensor head. The fluorescence light is collected by 4 optical fibers, which are placed around the excitation fiber, and guided to a detector, which consists of a spectrograph, a gateable image intensifier and a CCD camera. Time resolved spectra are recorded by moving the gate relative to the laser pulse. The focus of our work is the analysis of water but preliminary results of soil analysis are also presented. Limits of detection have been demonstrated for 15 PAHs from the EPA- list in water and some important mono-aromatics. Additionally some typical applications are presented, i.e. detection of fuel in water and diesel in soil.

Citation Download Citation

Gerd Marowsky, Frank Lewitzka, Peter Karlitschek, Uwe Buenting, and Matthias Niederkrueger "Miniaturized laser-induced fluorescence system with a fiber optic probe for the analysis of aromatic compounds", Proc. SPIE 3539, Chemical Microsensors and Applications, (18 December 1998); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.333734

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available