Optoacoustic gas-analysis for diagnostics of biosystems

Abstract

A possibility of detecting biogenic gases by the laser optoacoustic gas-analysis method is shown. The construction and specifications of instruments, developed for this purpose, are described. Examples of the analysis of gas samples of various biological objects, like air, expired by patients, suffered from different illnesses, and residual gases in the wood of year rings of conifers are given together with recommendations on applying the received information.

Keywords

• spectroscopy
• absorption spectra
• CO2 laser
• carbon dioxide
• tree rings
• human breath