Comparison of visible and near-infrared Raman cross-sections of explosives in solution and in the solid state.
Raman cross-sections of explosives in solution and in the solid state have been measured using visible and near-infrared excitation via secondary calibration. These measurements are valuable for both fundamental scientific purposes and applications in the standoff detection of explosives.  The explosive compounds RDX, HMX, TNT, 2,4-DNT, 2,6-DNT, and ammonium nitrate were measured using discrete excitation wavelengths ranging from 532 nm to 785 nm. A comparison of the spectral features and cross-sections between the solid state and solution was performed. Comparison is also made  to cross-sections measured with deep ultraviolet excitation.
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Erik D
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Emmons
Jason A
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Guicheteau
Augustus W
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Fountain
Steven D
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Christesen