The custom designed 15 kHz I-shape QTF is the optimal solution to couple quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy (QEPAS) with light source characterized by large beam diameter due to its enlarged prong spacing.
Compared to the other custom designs, the 15 kHz QTF provide a large prong spacing to accomodate large beams for multiple applications, as well as a high quality factor.
Geometrical parameters as well as resonance properties of the custom QTF are reported in the following table. Additional information about the QTF and can be found here.
| Prong Spacing | Quartz Crystal Thickness |
QTF full size |
Resonance Frequency (fundamental mode) |
Quality Factor |
| 1500 μm | 250 μm | 12.6 mm x 6 mm | 15.8 kHz | 25000 |