Journal Published Online: 01 March 1998
Volume 43, Issue 2

Short UV Luminescence for Forensic Applications: Design of a Real-Time Observation System for Detection of Latent Fingerprints and Body Fluids

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

An assembly that allows a pseudo real-time (one second delay) observation of latent fingerprints by their short ultraviolent luminescence was designed. It is composed of a mercuryxenon lamp and a CCD camera, both water-cooled and computer-controlled. The system is used to study the behaviour of latent fingerprints and stains of body fluids such as blood, semen and saliva under short-UV illumination.

Author Information

Yosef, NB
The Hebrew University, Jerusalem
Almog, J
Division of Identification and Forensic Science (DIFS), Israel Police, National Police Headquarters, Jerusalem, Israel
Frank, A
Division of Identification and Forensic Science (DIFS), Israel Police, National Police Headquarters, Jerusalem, Israel
Springer, E
Division of Identification and Forensic Science (DIFS), Israel Police, National Police Headquarters, Jerusalem, Israel
Cantu, AA
US Secret Service, Forensic Services Division, Washington, DC
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Stock #: JFS16136J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS16136J