Compact mid-infrared dual-comb spectrometer for outdoor spectroscopy

Abstract

This manuscript describes the design of a robust, mid-infrared dual-comb spectrometer operating in the 3.1-µm to 4-µm spectral window for future field applications. The design represents an improvement in system size, power consumption, and robustness relative to previous work while also providing a high spectral signal-to-noise ratio. We demonstrate a system quality factor of 2×10⁶ and 30 hours of continuous operation over a 120-meter outdoor air path.