Use of a Fiber Optic Probe for the Detection and Identification of Explosive Materials by Raman Spectroscopy
Hayward, IP
Department of Physics, University of Leeds, Leeds, England

Kirkbride, TE
Department of Physics, University of Leeds, Leeds, England

Batchelder, DN
Department of Physics, University of Leeds, Leeds, England

Lacey, RJ
Police Scientific Development Branch, St. Albans, England.


Abstract
A fiber optic probe has been developed that allows Raman spectra to be acquired remotely from a spectrometer. This system has been used to acquire spectra from explosive materials. In this study we demonstrate that it is sufficiently sensitive to rapidly detect traces of PETN in fingerprints of Semtex-H explosive. Further development of similar systems will enable the detection and non-destructive identification of contraband materials in the field.

Keywords:
criminalistics, explosive, explosives, fiber optic, fiber optic probe, forensic science, non-destructive testing, Raman, spectroscopic techniques, spectroscopy

Paper ID: JFS405950883

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