Abstract

The total absorptance ∫A(ν)dν of the major infrared bands of carbon monoxide and methane has been measured as functions of absorber concentration w and equivalent pressure P_e over wide ranges of these variables. The experimental results are presented graphically, and empirical equations relating ∫A(ν)dν, w, and P_e are presented. By employing small values of w and large values of P_e, it has been possible to determine the band strengths or intensities ∫k(ν)dν for the fundamental band of carbon monoxide and for ν₂, ν₃, and ν₄ fundamentals of methane; the values obtained are compared with results of other investigators.

© 1962 Optical Society of America

Total Absorptance of Carbon Dioxide in the Infrared

Darrell E. Burch, David A. Gryvnak, and Dudley Williams
Appl. Opt. 1(6) 759-765 (1962)

Total Absorptance by Nitrous Oxide Bands in the Infrared

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Total Absorptance of Ammonia in the Infrared*

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