Title: Method of using resonance atomic scattering of radiation to measure gaseous species

Abstract: A device for measuring gaseous species which comprises a scattering chamber having a resonance lamp illuminating said chamber and a detector for measuring a scattered light within said chamber and conduit means for delivering said gaseous species to said chamber and a photofragmentation chamber within said conduit for selectively decomposing said gaseous species.

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Inventors: Young, Robert A. (Loretto, CA, US)

Application Number: 672974
Filing Date: 1976-04-02
Publication_date: 1977-06-28
Assignee: Xonics, Inc. (Van Nuys, CA)
Primary Class(es): 250/373 250/435, 356/311, 356/340, 356/437
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US Patent Ref:

2431019	Nov, 1947	Barnes	250/344.
2974227	Mar, 1961	Fisher et al.	250/373.
3190172	Jun, 1965	Langberg	356/85.
3198721	Aug, 1965	Rich	250/373.
3829696	Aug, 1974	Birnbaum	250/461.
3884583	May, 1975	Kikuchi	356/85.
3914054	Oct, 1975	Hadeishi	356/85.
3970430	Jul, 1976	Reader et al.	250/373.

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Primary Examiner: Dixon, Harold A.
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Attorney: Harris, Kern, Wallen & Tinsley