Raman spectroscopy measurements of CO2 dissolved in water and CO2 bubbles for laser remote sensing in water

We examined the applicability of Raman spectroscopy as a laser remote sensing tool for monitoring the gases dissolved in water and gas bubbles. A frequency doubled Q-switched Nd:YAG laser (532 nm) is irradiated to CO2 gas bubbles generated by an air pump. The Raman signals at 1383 cm-1 from CO2 and 1645 cm-1 from water were detected. It has been shown that the CO2/H2O Raman signal ratio is dependent on the CO2 bubble rate.