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Exploiting high resolution Fourier transform spectroscopy to inform the development of a quantum cascade laser based explosives detection systems

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Abstract

Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) is regularly used in forensic analysis, however the application of high resolution Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy for the detection of explosive materials and explosive precursors has not been fully explored. This project aimed to develop systematically a protocol for the analysis of explosives and precursors using Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy and basic data analysis to enable the further development of a quantum cascade laser (QCL) based airport detection system. This paper details the development of the protocol and results of the initial analysis of compounds of interest.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOptics and Photonics for Counterterrorism, Crime Fighting, and Defence VIII
EditorsColin Lewis, Douglas Burgess
Place of PublicationBellingham, WA
PublisherSPIE
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9780819492876
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 Oct 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE
Volume8546
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Keywords

  • Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)
  • explosive materials
  • detection
  • quantum cascade laser (QCL)

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