Zong-li Gao,Wei-lin Ye,Chuan-tao Zheng,Yi-ding Wang.Wavelet-denoising technique in near-infrared methane detection based on tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy[J].Optoelectronics Letters,2014,10(4):299-303 Wavelet-denoising technique in near-infrared methane detection based on tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy Author Name Affiliation E-mail Zong-li Gao  State Key Laboratory on Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China    Wei-lin Ye  College of Engineering, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China    Chuan-tao Zheng  State Key Laboratory on Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China  zhengchuantao@jlu.edu.cn  Yi-ding Wang  State Key Laboratory on Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China  wangyiding48@yahoo.com.cn  Abstract:       A novel wavelet denoising (WD) assisted wavelength modulation technique is proposed for improving near-infrared detection performance on methane concentration based on tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS). Due to the ability of multi-level analytical resolutions both in time- and frequency-domains, the noise contained in the differential signal is greatly suppressed. Sensor mechanical part, optical part and electrical part are integrated, and a portable detection device is finally developed. Theory and formulations of the WD-assisted wavelength modulation technique are presented, and experiments are carried out to prove the normal function on the extraction of the second harmonic (2f) signal from severely polluted differential signal by using the technique. By virtue of WD’s suppression on noises, the sensing characteristics on CH4 concentration are improved, and the limit of detection (LOD) is decreased from 4×10?6 (without WD processing) to 10?6. The proposed technique can also be used for the measurement on the concentration of other gases with corresponding near-infrared distributed feedback lasers. Hits: 3554 Download times: 0 This work has been supported by the Science and Technology Council of China （No.2013BAK06B04）, the National Natural Science Foundation of China （No.61307124）, the Science and Technology Department of Jilin Province of China （No.20120707）, the Technology Department of Changchun City of China （No.llGH01）, the Foundation for Distinguished Young Talents in Higher Education of Guangdong （No.2013LYM_0030）, the Research Award Fund for Outstanding Young Teachers of Shantou University （No.YR12005）, and the Scientific Re- search Foundation Project of Shantou University （No.NTF 12022）. View Full Text    Download reader