Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy: Techniques and Applications

This book aims to provide a complete overview of CRDS, with introductory chapters on the fundamentals and general experimental schemes, and specialist chapters on applications and new developments in spectroscopic analysis, atmospheric chemistry, medical diagnostics, and combustion and plasma studies. Designed as both a starting point and a reference source, the book is suitable for readers who are unfamiliar with the technique as well as experienced users.

The only leading texts on this topic currently in print are outdated and there is an identifiable need for an updated discussion of the field