Forensic and homeland security applications of modern portable Raman spectroscopy.
Modern detection and identification of chemical and biological hazards within the forensic and homeland security contexts may well require conducting the analysis in field while adapting a non-contact approach to the hazard. Technological achievements on both surface and resonance enhancement Raman scattering re-developed Raman spectroscopy to become the most adaptable spectroscopy technique for stand-off and non-contact analysis of hazards. On the other hand, spatially offset Raman spectroscopy proved to be very valuable for non-invasive chemical analysis of hazards concealed within non-transparent containers and packaging.
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Emad L
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School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science & Technology, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George St., Brisbane, QLD 4001, Australia. e.kiriakous@qut.edu.au
D023482:Bioterrorism; D051337:Chemical Terrorism; D053834:Explosive Agents; D044707:Forensic Sciences; D006801:Humans; D012637:Security Measures; D013059:Spectrum Analysis, Raman / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*
D053834:Explosive Agents