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Patel, C. K. N. – Science, 1978
Discusses the use of laser spectroscopy in determining the presence of specific gaseous constituents. Three of currently used modes for laser detection of pollution are reviewed; (1) long-path measurements; (2) laser raman (differential absorption) measurements; and (3) optoacoustic detection. (HM)
Descriptors: Lasers, Measurement, Optics, Physics

Smith, H. A.; And Others – American Journal of Physics, 1978
Describes an experiment wherein simple gamma-ray detection and analysis techniques were utilized to study radioactivity in local precipitation. (Author/SL)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Laboratory Experiments