Trace Gas Detection (IMAGE)

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Trace Gas Detection

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A new spectroscopic technique offers ultra-sensitive optical detection of radiocarbon dioxide. The approach shows promise as a measurement tool in many fields, including carbon dating and greenhouse gas detection.

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Saverio Bartalini, CNR

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