title: Detectability limit and uncertainty considerations for laser induced fluorescence spectroscopy in flames.
abstract: Uncertainty relations are derived for fluorescence caused by laser excitation in flames. The effect of statistical and systematic uncertainties on the detectability limits for excited states are examined. Fluorescence trapping is discussed and shown to establish an upper limit on the number density that can be measured. Methods for minimizing the trapping effect are discussed.
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Daily