What is MIRTHE?
MIRTHE, or Mid-InfraRed Technologies for Health and the Environment, is a world-class interdisciplinary team of engineers, chemists, physicists, environmental and bioengineers, medical doctors and educators working together to develop mid-infrared optical trace gas sensing systems. It is based in six universities, namely
What is the
Last June MIRTHE began an internal project dedicated to finding the best ways to create useful and inexpensive quantum cascade laser (QCL) based sensors for use in trace gas spectroscopy. Through a collaborative effort amongst MIRTHE researchers, faculty members and industry partners, we created a report to highlight the most important applications, and the technology required to develop effective sensors.
What is in the report?
The report contains a market assessment of the trace gas sensing market, an extensive description of the applications where QCL based sensors could be used, a summary of technology challenges each application presents for sensors, and it details MIRTHE’s goals for prototype and laser development in the next few years.
What does this report include that the Wintergreen Mid-IR sensing report does not?
The Wintergreen Report is a casual overview of the field of trace gas sensing, with predictions on how the markets will grow. Our report is not strictly market analysis, but rather a game plan for sensor development dependent upon a detailed understanding of the field.
What are some of the conclusions of the report?
We have included an “executive summary” section which details much of this, but within the next few years, we suggest MIRTHE work to develop 3.2 and 16 micron QCLs, a shoebox-sized sensors which can detect ammonia on exhaled breath, and a PDA sized CO/CO2 sensor with wireless networking capabilities.
How is this report to be used?
Its primary purpose is to drive MIRTHE research, and expand upon what technology breakthroughs MIRTHE should be working on in the future. This is important information for companies interested in QCL based sensing, as the work MIRTHE is doing will undoubtedly have an impact on their futures. It is relevant for investors and individuals wanting to invest in mid-IR based sensors, as it goes into detail describing the sensors and applications. And finally, it is important for companies investing in trace gas sensors, as MIRTHE’s efforts will be changing the market structure.
How is this report being distributed?
It is available for purchase through the
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