ABSORPTION OF RADIATION BY GASES FROM LOW TO HIGH-PRESSURES .2. MEASUREMENTS AND CALCULATIONS OF CO INFRARED-SPECTRA

This paper presents tests of the models developed in a first paper [J. Phys. II France 1 (1991) 739] when applied to CO infrared spectra. Ne w measurements at high densities and temperatures are presented. Compa risons between experimental and calculated results confirm the inaccur acy of the Lorentz and low density statistical approaches when line-mi xing and far line-wings make significant contributions to absorption. On the other hand, the empirical models proposed in paper I lead to a satisfactory agreement with the values measured. Tabulations of data s uitable for the Generalized Narrow Band Statistical Model are given, w hich enable easy and quick computations for practical applications.